Lake County, IN
Living in Lake County
Bikeability
31
Walkability
24
Commute
35
Public Transit
41
Affordability
76
Public Safety
67
Airports
87
Hospitals
51
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
486k
Population
-8.7k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$7.4k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
31 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$150k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$723
Median Monthly Rent
+$117 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Lake County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake County, IN
Faith Academy
1 miles, NW
Aquinas Catholic Community School
2 miles, NE
Forest Ridge Academy
2 miles, NW
Happy Days Learning Center
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake County, IN
DeVry University-Indiana
3 miles, E
Indiana University-Northwest
6 miles, N
Purdue University Northwest
9 miles, NW
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake County, IN
Regional Mental Health Center
1 miles, SE
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
3 miles, SE
Pinnacle Hospital
3 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Crown Point
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lake County, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
29 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
45 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
57 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
102 miles, NW