ZIP Code 46545

Mishawaka's recorded history began with the discovery of bog iron deposits at the beginning of the 1830s. In the late 19th century, Mishawaka became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World", since the area's rich black loam produced great quantities of mint. The city hosted the nation's oldest and largest wiffleball tournament, the World Wiffle Ball Championship, from 1980 to 2012 and again in 2020. In 1990, AM General began producing the Hummer in its Mishawka plant. The MV-1 is a purpose-built taxicab and replaces the planned Standard Taxi; it was developed in collaboration with AM General. In 1968, the city opened an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool and an adjacent ice skating rink at Merrifield Park. On the south side, George Wilson Park is home to the city's most popular winter toboggan spot, as well as an 18-hole frisbee golf course. Some of the city’s Italian immigrants and their descendants still play traditional games such as bocce, and a few ethnic Belgians continue to raise and race homing pigeons. In 1973, the Beiger Mansion, built in 1903 and restored in 1973, was gutted by arson and operated as a library. It is now a strolling garden that symbolizes the Sister-City relationship between Shiojiri City, Japan, and Mishawakas City, Indiana. In 1979, University Park Mall opened in the far northern portion of Mishawaki.

History

Mishawaka's recorded history began with the discovery of bog iron deposits at the beginning of the 1830s. In the late 19th century, Mishawaka became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World", since the area's rich black loam produced great quantities of mint. Four American Simplex autos entered the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. The MV-1 is a purpose-built taxicab and replaces the planned Standard Taxi; it was developed in collaboration with AM General. In 1990, AM General began producing the Hummer in its Mishawka plant. AM General will begin making Mercedes vehicles at this plant in 2015. University Park Mall opened in the far northern portion of Mishawakas in 1979. The city's post office has been in operation since 1833. It was the manufacturing home of the luxurious AmericanSimplex motor car from 1906 to 1915. It flourished in the 1940s, finally closing in 1997 in the face of cheaper imports. The economic base shifted to retail services and small industry in the 1980s and 1990s. It is located on the Indiana River, which runs through the center of the city. It has a population of about 6,000. The town is located in the central part of the state, near the Ohio River and the Ohio Turnpike. It lies on the U.S. turnpike's Indiana City line, which connects to the Ohio and Ohio Rivers. It also has a stretch of the Indiana-Illinois border.

Awards

A Business Week Magazine Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2010: Indiana. Indiana was named one of the best places to raise your kids in the U.S. for the first time in 2010. The state was also named the No. 1 place to raise a child in the country in 2009. The award-winning magazine also named Indiana as the best state to raise children in the United States in 2008 and 2009.

Neighborhoods, leisure and sports heritage

Mishawaka is home to 29 parks, including an Olympic-size swimming pool and an ice skating rink. The city hosted the nation's oldest and largest wiffleball tournament, the World Wiffle Ball Championship, from 1980 to 2012 and again in 2020. Some of the city's Italian immigrants and their descendants still play traditional games such as bocce, and a few ethnic Belgians continue to raise and race homing pigeons. Mishawaka's three high schools have won a combined 11 state championships in football since 1920, including 11 in a row from 1920-1930. In 1968, the city opened an outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool at Merrifield Park. On the south side, George Wilson Park has an 18-hole frisbee golf course and a popular winter toboggan spot, as well as an ice-skating rink at the park's north end. In 2008, the City Council approved a plan that would create a "hometown" neighborhood feel in some of the newer residential subdivisions within the city. The new design guidelines have been adopted by the city to produce the "h hometown" feel and encourage community spirit in the new subdivisions. The goal is to create a neighborhood feel that is more like a "town" than a "city" or "county" in some parts of the U.S., such as in New York City and Los Angeles. The plan also includes a goal of creating a community of "passionate citizens" who share a love of sports.

International Sister cities

Soest, Germany and Shiojiri, Japan are sister cities. Soest is a sister city of the town of Soest in Bavaria, Germany. ShioJiri is a Sister City of the city of ShIOjiri in the island of Honshu, Japan.

Points of interest

Mishawaka, Indiana is home to the Mishawaka Riverwalk and Beutter Park. The Beiger Mansion, built in 1903 and restored in 1973, was gutted by arson in 1974. The Otis R. Bowen Museum, located on the campus of Bethel College, houses memorabilia and artifacts related to Dr. Otis Bowen's years as Governor of Indiana and Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Dodge House, Eller-Hosford House, Ellis-Schindler House, Kamm and Schellinger Brewery, Merrifield-Cass House, and Normain Heights Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tivoli Theater, demolished in 2005, was formerly listed. The city is located in the central part of the St. Joseph County, Indiana, and has a population of about 4,000. It is located between the towns of Shiojiri City, Indiana and Middletown, Indiana. It has a history of being the site of the Battle of the Bulge, the first recorded battle of the U.S. Civil War, and of the First World War. It was also the location of the Indiana State Fair, which was held in 1871. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Dodge House and the Beiger mansion, as well as the Old Carnegie Library, which is now a bed-and-breakfast and events facility. In addition to the Riverwalk, the city also has a river race with elliptical-shaped overlook weirs and fiber-optic underwater lighting, and an 800-foot perennial garden.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Mishawaka has a total area of 17.348 square miles (44.93 km²) of which 97.99% is land and 0.348 sq mi (0.90 sq km) is water. The city has a population of 1,816. It is located on the Ohio River, which flows through the city. The town is located in the Ohio Valley, which is also known as the "Ohio River Valley" and the "Oklahoma River valley" It is the only city in the state to have a post office, which was established in 1881. It was the first post office to open in the area, and the first to be established in the city's current location. It has been the location of the town's post office since 1881, when it was first established. The current post office was opened on July 1, 1883, and has been in operation since 1883. The post office has a current population of 2,817. It also has a post station in the town, which opened in 1884. The area has a history of being called "Mishawaka" or "The City of Mishawakas" since the early 1800s, when the town was first settled. It became a city in 1883 and was known as "M Mishawka" in the early 1900s. In the early 20th century, it was the site of the first newspaper in the region, the "Michawaka Times".

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 48,252 people, 21,343 households, and 11,730 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 6.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.9%. The city's median income for a household was $33,986, and the median family income was $41,947. About 7.3% of families and 9. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 7. 3% of people age 65 or over. The city has a population density of 2,838.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,095.9/km²). There were 24,088 housing units at an average density of 1,416.9 per squaremile (547.1/ km²) The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is located near the border with Mexico. It was the site of the Battle of the Bulbous, a World War II-era battle between the United States and Mexico. The U.N. World Health Organization has a mission to improve the quality of life for people living in and around the city, and to promote the health and well-being of all people in the region. It has a goal to reduce the number of people who die from natural causes each year to 1.5 million by 2030.

Transportation

Mishawaka is served by TRANSPO municipal bus system, which also serves South Bend and several smaller suburbs. The closest Amtrak station and the closest commercial airport are both located in western South Bend. The Interurban Trolley's Bittersweet/MISHawaka route stops at Martin's Supermarket, connecting riders to the city of Elkhart and the town of Osceola. The city of South Bend is located in the South Bend-Mishwaka metropolitan region. It is located on the Indiana Turnpike, which runs through Mishawaka. The South Bend area is home to the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and the University of Notre Dame. The town of Mishwaka has a population of around 2,000 people. It also has a number of small businesses, such as a grocery store, a bank, a post office, and a bank. The area is also home to a large portion of the Indiana National Guard, which is based in the town's South Bend base. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a training facility in the area, which was built in the early 1900s. It was the first military base in the state of Indiana, and has since been expanded to include other towns and cities such as South Bend, ElkhART, and Osceol, as well as several smaller towns. The state's largest employer is the Indiana State Department of Transportation, which has a base in Mishwakas, Indiana.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana = 30.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Mishawaka = 3.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 51,063 individuals with a median age of 35.7 age the population grows by 0.62% in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,853.16 residents per square mile of area (1,101.61/km²). There are average 2.22 people per household in the 20,531 households with an average household income of $38,814 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.60% of the available work force and has dropped -6.79% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 15.82%. The number of physicians in Mishawaka per 100,000 population = 240.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Mishawaka = 38 inches and the annual snowfall = 72.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 144. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 174. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 16.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana which are owned by the occupant = 51.10%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 38 years with median home cost = $90,290 and home appreciation of -0.21%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.03 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,779 per student. There are 20.7 students for each teacher in the school, 708 students for each Librarian and 708 students for each Counselor. 5.51% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.75% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.05% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).