Cedar Lake, IN

Living in Cedar Lake

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 4
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 50
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Schools 87
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Residents

12k Population +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

$65k Median 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

$183k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$783 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Cedar Lake, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cedar Lake, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
8 miles, NE

Airports

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