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Comprehensive Data Report

Lake Station, IN

ZIP Code 46405

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Lake County

Population
11,547
Median Income
$54,521
Home Value
$104,100
Livability
68/100
Total Population
11,547
Median Household Income
$54,521
Median Home Value
$104,100
Median Rent
$1,142

Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Safety score of 50/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Population Density
11,547 residents
Median Age
35.9 years
Safety Score
50/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
68
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
87/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
50/100
Education
19/100
Employment
71/100
Housing
97/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

Location Map

Lake Station, IN 46405

Coordinates: 41.5558°, -87.3546°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
80
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
50
Below avg
Transportation
95
Average
Healthcare
98
Average
Groceries
93
Average
Utilities
96
Average
Overall
80
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
7,274
Employment Rate
88.0%
Avg. Commute
22 min
Work From Home
8%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
18.1%
Professional Services
15.3%
Retail Trade
15%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Education
8%
Total Employed
6,401
Total Unemployed
873
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Distribution

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Median Age
35.9 years
Per Capita Income
$24,822
Poverty Rate
14.4%

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