Hidden Valley, Indiana
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Hidden Valley is a census-designated place
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 community
Residential community
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 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
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 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
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 area and Indiana for over 50 years and the former owner of Centre City Building and the Carillon House in Downtown Dayton
Downtown Dayton
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. 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
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.

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
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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 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 4,417 people, 1,542 households, and 1,318 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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 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)
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, 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
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 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
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 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 rating
Slope rating
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 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
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 with Assistant Golf Professional Scott Margeson. The golf course superintendent
Golf course superintendent
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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
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