Hidden Valley, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Hidden Valley is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Dearborn County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census.
located in Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana. A wide variety of wildlife including white tail deer, wild turkey
, ducks, geese, fox
plus many more, share the natural setting. The charming panoramic wooded setting includes 561 acres (2.3 km²) of common grounds and recreational areas. Hidden Valley Lake provides a wide variety of amenities and community activities. Hidden Valley Lake is considered to be one of Indiana's most beautiful and inviting resort communities. Hidden Valley Lake offers a serene, 150 acre (0.607029 km²), deep water lake surrounded by a multitude of recreational and leisure activity facilities.
In addition to Hidden Valley Lake at the heart of the community, the development is dotted with numerous, smaller lakes. The main lake offers a number of recreational opportunities including: fishing, boating and water skiing. A marina is located at the southeastern tip of the lake.
The community and lake was built by land developer James Jacob Rupel. Active in the Greater Dayton
area and Indiana for over 50 years and the former owner of Centre City Building and the Carillon House in Downtown Dayton
. He was the developer of Hidden Valley Lake, several subdivisions near Rocky Fork State Park
in Highland County, Ohio
, the Valley Woods community in Greendale, Indiana
, and the Country Squire Lakes community in North Vernon, Indiana
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (6.64%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,417 people, 1,542 households, and 1,318 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,047.8 people per square mile (404.1/km²). There were 1,599 housing units at an average density of 379.3/sq mi (146.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.83% White, 0.27% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 1,542 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples
living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,444, and the median income for a family was $72,892. Males had a median income of $46,168 versus $31,968 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $25,464. About 2.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
of 120 on Rye grass. Designed by Jack Kidwell/Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA, the HVGC opened in 1974. The course borders another subdivision made by the Rupel Family; Valley Woods. Greg Scholles manages the course as the Professional Golfer
with Assistant Golf Professional Scott Margeson. The golf course superintendent
is Page Cecere.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Dearborn County
Dearborn County, Indiana
Dearborn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 50,047. It is part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area. The county seat is Lawrenceburg.-History:...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census.
History
Hidden Valley Lake is a private residential communityResidential community
A residential community is a community, usually a small town or city, that is composed mostly of residents, as opposed to commercial businesses and/or industrial facilities, all three of which are considered to be the three main types of occupants of the typical community.Residential communities...
located in Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana. A wide variety of wildlife including white tail deer, wild turkey
Wild Turkey
The Wild Turkey is native to North America and is the heaviest member of the Galliformes. It is the same species as the domestic turkey, which derives from the South Mexican subspecies of wild turkey .Adult wild turkeys have long reddish-yellow to grayish-green...
, ducks, geese, fox
Fox
Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids , characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail .Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to...
plus many more, share the natural setting. The charming panoramic wooded setting includes 561 acres (2.3 km²) of common grounds and recreational areas. Hidden Valley Lake provides a wide variety of amenities and community activities. Hidden Valley Lake is considered to be one of Indiana's most beautiful and inviting resort communities. Hidden Valley Lake offers a serene, 150 acre (0.607029 km²), deep water lake surrounded by a multitude of recreational and leisure activity facilities.
In addition to Hidden Valley Lake at the heart of the community, the development is dotted with numerous, smaller lakes. The main lake offers a number of recreational opportunities including: fishing, boating and water skiing. A marina is located at the southeastern tip of the lake.
The community and lake was built by land developer James Jacob Rupel. Active in the Greater Dayton
Dayton
Dayton is a city in Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.Dayton may also refer to:-United States:*Dayton, Alabama*Dayton, California, in Butte County*Dayton, Lassen County, California*Dayton, Idaho*Dayton, Indiana...
area and Indiana for over 50 years and the former owner of Centre City Building and the Carillon House in Downtown Dayton
Downtown Dayton
Downtown Dayton is the central business district of Dayton, Ohio. Major reinvestment in the downtown area began heavily in the mid-1990s, and continues today with $2 billion in residential, commercial, health, and transportation developments that has or is taking place in the downtown area...
. He was the developer of Hidden Valley Lake, several subdivisions near Rocky Fork State Park
Rocky Fork State Park
Rocky Fork State Park is a state park in Highland County, Ohio, United States. Rocky Fork State Park contains the Rocky Fork Lake. The lake was added to the state park system in 1950....
in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 40,875 people, 15,587 households, and 11,394 families residing in the county. The population density was 74 people per square mile . There were 17,583 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile...
, the Valley Woods community in Greendale, Indiana
Greendale, Indiana
Greendale is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,520 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Greendale is located at ....
, and the Country Squire Lakes community in North Vernon, Indiana
North Vernon, Indiana
North Vernon is a city in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,728 at the 2010 census.-Geography:North Vernon is located at ....
.
Geography
Hidden Valley is located at 39°9′59"N 84°50′30"W (39.166281, -84.841570).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (6.64%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,417 people, 1,542 households, and 1,318 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,047.8 people per square mile (404.1/km²). There were 1,599 housing units at an average density of 379.3/sq mi (146.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.83% White, 0.27% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 1,542 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,444, and the median income for a family was $72,892. Males had a median income of $46,168 versus $31,968 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $25,464. About 2.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Recreation
Hidden Valley is home to Hidden Valley Golf Club (HVGC). HVGC is a private course owned by the Rupel family that features 6,511 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.6 and it has a slope ratingSlope rating
The slope rating of a golf course is a measure of its difficulty for bogey golfers. The term comes from the fact that when playing on more difficult courses, players' scores will rise more quickly than their handicaps would predict. The "slope rating" of a course thus predicts that rise...
of 120 on Rye grass. Designed by Jack Kidwell/Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA, the HVGC opened in 1974. The course borders another subdivision made by the Rupel Family; Valley Woods. Greg Scholles manages the course as the Professional Golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
with Assistant Golf Professional Scott Margeson. The golf course superintendent
Golf course superintendent
A Golf course superintendent is a person who professionally manages the labor, time, materials and financial resources needed to care for the turfgrass and landscaped grounds on a golf course. Golf course superintendents have also been referred to as greenskeepers and turf managers...
is Page Cecere.
- Family Memberships
- Junior Executive Memberships
- Junior Golf Programs
- Members need not be residents of Hidden Valley Lake
- Friday Night Couples Scramble
- Exciting Tournament Schedule(Mens and Ladies Divisions)
- Mens and Ladies Calcuttas
- 9 hole and 18 hole Ladies Leagues
- Wide variety of mens skins games
- Private Outing Capabilities
- Club Storage Service
- Monthly Information Newsletter
- Large Assortment of Club Social Events
- Greater Cincinnati Golf Association Handicap Service
- Putting Green and Driving Range
- Fully stocked Pro Shop (all the latest models and styles)
- Full Service Grill (daily lunch specials)
- Full Service Bar
- Mens and Ladies Locker Rooms (shower facilities and over 150 lockers)
- Open to members year-round (weather permitting)
- Over 100 riding golf carts