Cedar Lake, IN
Living in Cedar Lake
Bikeability10
Walkability4
Commute13
Public Transit21
Affordability73
Public Safety82
Airports84
Hospitals57
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$783Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cedar Lake
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Cedar Lake
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cedar Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cedar Lake, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cedar Lake, IN
Crown Point Christian School
4 miles, N
St Mary Catholic Community School
5 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cedar Lake, IN
DeVry University-Indiana
9 miles, NE
Indiana University-Northwest
14 miles, N
Purdue University Northwest
15 miles, N
Governors State University
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cedar Lake, IN
Franciscan Health Crown Point
4 miles, NE
Regional Mental Health Center
8 miles, NE
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
8 miles, NE
Pinnacle Hospital
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Cedar Lake, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
33 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
49 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
63 miles, E