Lake Station, Indiana

Population 12,596

Lake Station is located in Lake County, IN. The population is 12,596.

There are 5 public schools in Lake Station with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Lake Station is low , and there are 35 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lake Station is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lake Station property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lake Station include New Chicago, Hobart Township and Portage.

Lake Station Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.5%

Crime Rate

28.4% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 95
  • Violent Crimes: 198
  • Robbery: 14
  • Burglary: 149
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

51.26% Higher than national avg.
  • 35 offenders in Lake Station
  • 27.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

32 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 31

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Lake Station, IN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lake Station's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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35 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lake Station, IN

Property Reports view all

2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lake Station, IN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lake Station, IN issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $760
  • 2 Bedrooms: $936
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,156
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,306

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Environmental Hazards

32 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Lake Station, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Lake Station, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Lake Station, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lake Station, IN

Earthquakes
Lake Station, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lake Station, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lake Station, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lake Station, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lake Station, IN: $41,439

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lake Station is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 61.11%
White Collar - 38.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lake Station, IN

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Lake Station, IN
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