South Bend is located in St.
Joseph County in North Central Indiana, just 10 miles south
of the Indiana- Michigan state line, on the St. Joseph River,
which flows north to Lake Michigan. The combined area of
Northern Indiana and Southwest lower Michigan is commonly
called the "Michiana area" by the locals. Go to
maps.google.com for
a map.
96 miles east of Chicago
138 miles north of Indianapolis
26 miles from Lake Michigan and a beautiful beach
4th largest county in the state, 4th largest city in the state
South Bend has a population of approximately 108,000 and St Joseph County has a population of approximately 265,000
In addition to South Bend, other communities in greater St. Joseph County include Mishawaka, Granger and Notre Dame
Climate
Four full seasons with January being the coldest month
(average temperature 24 degrees) and July being the warmest
(average temperature 84 degrees) with a temperature range
from zero to the upper 90's. For current weather click
here.
Annual total precipitation of 36.5 inches
Attractions
Check out SouthBend.com
and downtownsouthbend.com
for an extensive listing of local events, places to live,
places to worship, schools, local attractions and much
more.
East Race Waterway:
Welcome to the East Race Waterway - the first artificial whitewater course in North America and one of only six in the world.
College Football Hall of Fame: The College Football Hall of Fame is dedicated to mobilizing the constructive forces of amateur football for the benefit of society as a whole.
Potawatomi Zoo:
Entertaining and educating more than 200,000 visitors every year, the Potawatomi Zoo is the oldest zoo in Indiana, and celebrated its l00th anniversary in 2001.
Morris Performing Arts Center:
The Morris Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of downtown South Bend, Indiana, is today the home of the Broadway Theatre League, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and the Southold Dance Theater.
South Bend Regional Museum of Art:
The South Bend Regional Museum of Art, in South Bend, Indiana provides art exhibitions, art education, studio art classes and outreach events for the regional community.
Numerous parks and lakes nearby, with plenty of summer and winter recreational activities available. - Such as canoeing, kayaking, water and snow skiing.
Housing
Some of the most affordable! Average home price $100,000 Rental options and opportunities to purchase
