Lake Station, IN
Living in Lake Station
Bikeability16
Walkability7
Commute45
Public Transit9
Affordability93
Public Safety70
Airports91
Hospitals55
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-831 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
10%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office24%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Station
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Lake Station
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Station
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Station, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Station, IN
Portage Christian School
2 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, S
Nativity of Our Savior School
4 miles, E
Montessori Academy in the Oaks
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Station, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
5 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
9 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
11 miles, W
Valparaiso University
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Station, IN
St Mary Medical Center Inc
4 miles, S
Methodist Hospitals Inc
6 miles, W
Pinnacle Hospital
10 miles, SW
Regional Mental Health Center
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lake Station, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
30 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
44 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
49 miles, E
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
99 miles, NE