The 5th Councilmanic District in the Town of Merrillville contains precincts 2 and 3 in Independence Hill (north of Route 30) and two precincts south of Route 30 in Independence Hill South. Precinct 3 also includes Bridgewood Estates and the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods off of 92 and Noble Street.
Also in precinct 13 is the Sedona development west of Merrillville Road as well as the Westwood Estates development east of Merrillville Road, both south of Route 30 and the area of homes that surround the Lake County Library.
Precinct 34 is the area of apartment homes west of Merrillville Road and the complex north of 93rd Avenue east of Taft Street.
