Cedar Lake, IN

Indiana · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Cedar Lake is a small city in Indiana with a population of 14,686. Residents earn $79,177 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

14,686 Population 1,554/sq mi density

$79,177 Median Income $38,037 per capita

$259,900 Home Value $325,829 Zillow

$1,209 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

170 Violent Crime/100K 1,892 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$79,177 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$259,900 home value, $1,209/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

170 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $79,177

5% higher than US avg

Home Value $259,900

8% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 170/100K

55% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.8%

26% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,209

4% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.7%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.1%

83% lower than US avg

How Cedar Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,686

Median Age40.3 yrs

Density1,554/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income$79,177

Per Capita$38,037

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty2.1%

County GDP$31,242M

Commute34 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$259,900

Rent$1,209

Ownership80.1%

Zillow$325,829

Housing Units5,921

Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

Violent170/100K

Property1,892/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault136/100K

Burglary315/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking15.4%

Depression23.1%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.9 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation713 ft (217 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.8%

High School+93.9%

Graduate+7.8%

School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute34 min

Broadband91.8%

EV Stations2

Libraries26

Is Cedar Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cedar Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Lake is $79,177, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Lake is $259,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,209 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Cedar Lake is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,892 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cedar Lake has a population of 14,686 with a density of 1,554 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.5% of residents, while 5.5% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 94.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

14,686

Total Population

1,554

People / sq mi

40.3yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

9.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.5%

20% above US avg

Spanish 5.5%

59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Lake is $79,177, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,037. The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cedar Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$79,177
	5% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,037
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,177
IRS Avg AGI	$69,524
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.1%
	83% below US avg
Establishments (County)	11,872
County GDP	$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,110
Healthcare	1,376
Retail	1,546
Manufacturing	366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Cost of Living	93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.7 min
Drive Alone	85.2%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Lake is $259,900, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,829, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.7% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,209 (4% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $882 for a one-bedroom to $1,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,921 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1987. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$259,900
	8% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$325,829
Median List Price	$363,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$363,450
$/Sq Ft	$181
Homes Sold	19
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.7%
Price Drops	9.1%
Inventory	77

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,209
	4% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,795
Rent Burden	28.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$882
2 Bedrooms	$1,096
3 Bedrooms	$1,391
4 Bedrooms	$1,590

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	80.1%
Owner-Occupied	80.1%
Renter-Occupied	19.9%
Housing Units	5,921
Median Year Built	1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.61%

In Cedar Lake, 34.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 30.0% have high blood pressure. 15.4% are current smokers. 21.9% report binge drinking. 20.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.8% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971. The dentist ratio is 1:1,576. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Cedar Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.7%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	30.0%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.4%
	10% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.9%
Physical Inactivity	20.5%
Depression	23.1%
Mental Distress	17.8%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.4%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:1,576
Mental Health	1:434
Checkup Rate	76.1%
Dental Visits	63.2%
Premature Death	10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	92.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,376

Cedar Lake has a violent crime rate of 170 per 100,000 residents, 55% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 136.3 per 100,000, robbery at 25.6, rape at 8.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,892 per 100,000, 3% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,483, burglary at 315, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Cedar Lake receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Cedar Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	170.4/100K
	55% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	8.5/100K
Robbery	25.6/100K
Assault	136.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,891.6/100K
	3% below US avg
Burglary	315.3/100K
Theft	1,482.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	93.7/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	10
Avg Accident Severity	3.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Cedar Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 713 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	713 ft (217 m)
Area	9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density	1,554/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3723°N, 87.4420°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 29.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	1.37 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	122 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	110 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	57 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	149 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	110 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	119 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	112 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,701 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	83 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	68 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	57 km	2
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	46 km	33
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	59 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	75 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	79 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	43 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	89 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	77 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	58 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	81 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	47 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	54 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	10 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	86 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	27 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	87 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	59 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	61 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	56 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	44 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	49 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	50 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	32 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	51 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	59 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	50 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	33 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	60 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	41 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Cedar Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Cedar Lake is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 5.6-point margin. 91.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	10
Avg Accident Severity	3.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.8%
	26% below US avg
High School+	93.9%
Graduate Degree+	7.8%
School Test Score	5.46

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,554/sq mi
Total Area	9.5 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	91.8%
Avg Download Speed	109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	26
Healthcare Facilities	1,376
Restaurants	1,110
Retail Stores	1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.7 min
Drive Alone	85.2%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	4.4%

Average costs for common services in Cedar Lake. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$233 ($140–$373)
Specialist Visit	$327 ($187–$513)
Urgent Care Visit	$187 ($93–$327)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,053 ($746–$4,665)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling	$233 ($140–$373)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement	$280 ($140–$467)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$560 ($373–$933)
Battery Replacement	$187 ($93–$327)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$140)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair	$373 ($140–$746)
HVAC System Install	$6,531 ($3,732–$11,196)
Roof Repair	$933 ($373–$1,866)
Roof Replacement	$8,397 ($5,132–$13,995)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,400 ($467–$3,266)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,995 ($4,665–$27,990)
DUI Defense	$4,665 ($1,866–$9,330)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,400 ($746–$2,799)
Will Preparation	$467 ($187–$933)
Trust Preparation	$2,333 ($933–$4,665)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$140 ($70–$233)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.83 ($2.80–$5.13)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.27 ($2.33–$4.67)
Loaf of Bread	$3.55 ($2.33–$5.13)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.20 ($2.80–$6.06)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.13 ($3.73–$7.00)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.68)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$131 ($75–$233)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$140)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($47–$140)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$187 ($70–$467)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,866 ($1,120–$3,266)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.46–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$233)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,120 ($560–$2,333)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$933 ($467–$1,866)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$373 ($187–$653)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$933 ($373–$2,333)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,663 ($4,665–$27,990)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$280 ($140–$467)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$187 ($93–$373)

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Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	33,182	1,358	$62,062	1.21
Retail Trade	22,724	1,514	$36,314	1.19
Manufacturing	22,497	419	$107,985	1.43
Accommodation & Food Services	20,825	1,090	$24,050	1.20
Construction	11,594	1,076	$86,002	1.15
Transportation & Warehousing	9,299	580	$62,463	1.15
Administrative & Waste Services	8,986	637	$52,483	0.80
Other Services	8,046	1,031	$44,112	1.39
Professional & Technical Services	7,851	1,488	$72,349	0.59
Finance & Insurance	4,573	694	$78,381	0.59
Arts & Entertainment	3,368	150	$32,018	1.05
Educational Services	3,009	176	$42,519	0.76
Management of Companies	2,328	72	$104,196	0.72
Real Estate	1,796	456	$59,105	0.60
Information & Technology	901	112	$75,020	0.25
Agriculture & Forestry	260	29	$33,996	0.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	75	8	$98,760	0.10

Schools in Cedar Lake

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Hanover Central High School	High	782	41	19.1:1
Hanover Central Middle School	Middle	650	38	17.1:1
Douglas MacArthur Elem School	Elementary	439	26	16.9:1
Jane Ball Elementary School	Elementary	371	14	26.5:1
Lincoln Elementary School	Elementary	312	18	17.3:1

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Radio Stations near Cedar Lake

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago	pop, top 40	AAC
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL	"chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco	MP3 320 kbps
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL	progressive talk	MP3 64 kbps
011.fm – House of Hair	80s hard rock, hair metal	MP3 192 kbps
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL	chicago, illinois	MP3 64 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM	—	MP3 96 kbps
Rebel Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
Plus Radio '90	90s, devedesete	AAC+ 64 kbps
Audio Noir	audio drama, old time radio	MP3 48 kbps
Klove	gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL	aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs	AAC
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL	oldies, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	country, new country	AAC
fubu radio	dj, hip hop	MP3 192 kbps
Plus Radio Klinci	kids	AAC+ 80 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna	folk, narodna	AAC+ 64 kbps
RebelRadio.com Chicago	hard rock, heavy metal	MP3 256 kbps
Plus Radio Hit	folk, pop folk	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Rock	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 256	chicago, classical	AAC 258 kbps
Q101 Chicago's Alternative	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 80 kbps
Hot Wax Radio	indie	MP3 320 kbps
Plus Radio Nostalgija	pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio DePaul	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
Nexus Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Cosy 103.7	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WGN Radio 720	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Chrystusa Króla Chicago	—	MP3 160 kbps
WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	rock	AAC
Metaverse Radio Chicago	—	MP3 192 kbps
93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM	pop	AAC
WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL	"the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Talk	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
Vocalo Radio	urban contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Music	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN	local talk, sports talk	MP3 128 kbps
WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL	rap hiphop rnb, soul	AAC 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Cedar Lake

5 campgrounds found near Cedar Lake.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters	5.0/5	3	$25–$50
Dunewood Campground	4.4/5	66	$25
Dunbar Group Site	4.3/5	1	$100
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites	3.4/5	5	$25
West Beach Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	8	$25

National Parks Near Cedar Lake

16 national parks and monuments found near Cedar Lake.

Park	Type	Fee
Bass Lake State Beach	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Channahon State Park	State Park	Free
Gebhard Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Prophetstown State Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Tippecanoe River State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free
William G. Stratton State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Cedar Lake

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	11,738	$58,401
2015	12,024	$61,651
2017	12,452	$70,702
2019	13,198	$65,322
2021	14,693	$73,611
2023	16,064	$79,177

Museums in Cedar Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	COURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 205	2196623975	$250,860
UNION STREET GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7087542601	$132,314
MIDWEST CARVERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7083316011	$8,764
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE	2193746157	$7,297
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199442661	$1,499
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES	GENERAL MUSEUM
BAGPIPE MUSIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7089221756
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	760 WENTWORTH AVE	7088329390
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088329390
CHICAGOLAND HISTORICAL BUS MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088891426
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2193746157
CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
DEMOTTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQ	2198656108
FAIRCHILD HOUSE PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	27064 S DUTTON ROAD	8157278700
GARY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GARY HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2409 W 5TH AVE
GRANT PARK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 S MAIN	8007474837
GRIFFITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2919963192
HESSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HOBART HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	706 E 4TH ST	2199420970
HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087991896
HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD COMMERATIVE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	233 BRENNER COURT	3126351020
IRONS OAKS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7084812330
JOHN DILLINGER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199897770
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2196623975
LAKE STATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
NORTHWEST INDIANA RAILROAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTHWEST INDIANA WOMENS MUSEUM OF GARY INDIANA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
PARK FOREST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087487672
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2300 - 173RD STREET
PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5250 US HIGHWAY 6	2197628349
ROSS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7084746300
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH SUBURBAN GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083353340
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7087988021
THORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	114 N HUNTER STREET	7088776569
THORNTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
THREE-CREEKS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Cedar Lake

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE	1,411,529
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY	232,577
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	122 NORTH MAIN STREET	201,916
FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 STERLING AVENUE	188,800
SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	16250 WAUSAU AVENUE	177,300
LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	2750 INDIANA AVENUE	159,815
CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET	149,140
PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD	122,683
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE	104,962
HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE	85,500
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE	83,753
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1177 NORTH MAIN STREET	81,528
NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	9444 NORTH 315 WEST	53,820
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	54 EAST 31ST STREET	50,506
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21737 JEFFREY AVENUE	40,126
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	660 PENFIELD STREET	40,000
UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE	25,000
EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	126 NORTH LOCUST STREET	14,560
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MARGARET STREET	5,000
GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 WEST TAYLOR STREET	2,003

Farmers Markets in Cedar Lake

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Chicago Heights Corner Market	160 West Joe Orr Road	06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
CIty of Momence	123 W. River St.	07/16/2014 to 10/15/2014	Wed: 3:30 PM-;		Visit
Crete European Market	1321 Main St.
Crown Point Farmers Market	South Main Street				Visit
Flossmoor Farmers Market	1000 Sterling Ave	06/13/2014 to 10/17/2014	Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Highland Street Market	3001 Ridge Road	06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Hobart Summer Market on the Lake	Festival Park - 111 E. Old Ridge Road	06/05/2014 to 09/04/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Homewood Farmers Market	2020 Chestnut Rd	05/24/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market	Ridge & Grant Street	June to August	Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
Lowell Farmers Market	8402 W 159th Ave		Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Market of Life	3510 W 15th Ave	05/22/2020 to 07/24/2020	Fri: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Miller Beach Farmers Market	667 S Lake St	05/07/2017 to 09/24/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Momence Farmer's Market	123 W. River St.	06/15/2016 to 08/17/2016	Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Munster Farmer's Market	1005 N Centennial Drive	05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
South Holland's Town Center Market Place		06/11/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market	271 Lakewood Blvd	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Village of Thornton Market in the Park	102 Hubbard St	06/17/2015 to 09/30/2015	Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Winfield Farmers Market	10645 Randolph St.	06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Cedar Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
18th Street Brewery	Brewery	5417 Oakley Ave	2199398802	Visit
Brew and Blooms	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	7205 Calumet Ave
Brick Brewing Co	Micro-breweries	305 Main St	2199422337
Flossmoor Station Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries	1035 Sterling Ave
One Trick Pony	Microbreweries, Breweries	17845 Chappel Ave
Sporting Life Liquors	Liquor Stores, IN>Brewery, Gary, IN, Shopping & Stores, Gary Liquor Stores	4635 Melton Rd	2199381075
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub	In">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster	9570 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub	Pub, Brewery	9750 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Windmill Brewing	Brewery	2121 Gettler St	2194402189	Visit

Pharmacies in Cedar Lake

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 6912	9905 WEST 133RD AVENUE	219-374-5688
WALGREENS - 5727	13242 WICKER AVENUE	219-374-9346

EV Charging Stations in Cedar Lake

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
CEDAR LAKE TOWN CEDAR LAKE	7408 Constitution Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
LM Premier Dance	13331 Lincoln Plz Wy	RED_E	1	J1772	public
STRACK &VAN; TI SVT1	9605 Lincoln Plz Wy	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Cedar Lake

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4024 E. 173rd Street	TOWER	91
7981 West 1100 North (456)	LTOWER	81
7981 West 1100 North (456)	LTOWER	81
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)	MTOWER	78
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)	MTOWER	78
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)	LTOWER	59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)	LTOWER	59
5914 MELTON ROAD (476)	MTOWER	59
5914 MELTON ROAD (476)	MTOWER	59
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)	MTOWER	58
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)	MTOWER	58
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
711 TORRENCE AVENUE	TOWER	45
3810 EAST 7TH AVENUE (392)	MTOWER	37
3810 EAST 7TH AVENUE (392)	MTOWER	37
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31

Fire Stations in Cedar Lake

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Cedar Lake Fire Department	9430 W 133RD AVE	Mostly volunteer			219-374-5961

Bridges in Cedar Lake

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2002	41	5,672	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2018	71	4,228	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1969	36	3,657	P
Culvert	Concrete	2021	45	257	G
Slab	Concrete	1940	26	256	P

Amtrak Stations in Cedar Lake

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Dyer, IN	913 Sheffield Avenue	TRAIN
Gary, IN	100 West 4th Avenue	BUS
Homewood, IL	18015 Park Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Cedar Lake

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CHEWTON GLEN ENERGY	COTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREET	COOK
OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY	ONE NORTH BROADWAY	LAKE

Airports Near Cedar Lake

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Large Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Large Airport
Chicago Executive Airport	PWK	Medium Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Medium Airport
Greater Kankakee Airport	IKK	Medium Airport
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
Alley Oop Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashby Airport	—	Small Airport
Benoit Airport	—	Small Airport
Berns Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park	—	Small Airport
Bult Field	—	Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Colman Airport	—	Small Airport
Corn Field	—	Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield	—	Small Airport
Culp Airport	—	Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Dietchweiler Airport	—	Small Airport
Enjoy Field	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying U Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmore Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallmark Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawker Airport	—	Small Airport
Hendrix Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hugh Van Voorst Airport	—	Small Airport
Jasper County Airport	RNZ	Small Airport
Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Joliet Regional Airport	JOT	Small Airport
Jurassic Landings Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Kankakee Airport	—	Small Airport
Kentland Municipal Airport	KKT	Small Airport
La Porte Municipal Airport	LPO	Small Airport
Lake Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis University Airport	LOT	Small Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Lowell Airport	—	Small Airport
Loy Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Cedar Lake

38 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Beecher Police Department	724 Penfield Street
Calumet City Police Department	1200 Pulaski Road
Chicago Heights Police Department	1601 South Halsted Street
Cook County Sheriff's Police	1343 Ellis Avenue
Crete Police Department	1370 Benton Street
Dyer Police Department	2150 Hart Street
Gary Police Department	555 Polk Street
Glenwood Police Department	1 Asselborn Way
Grant Park Police Department	100 East Taylor Street
Hammond Police Department	509 Douglas Street
Harvey Police Department	15301 Dixie Highway
Harvey Police Substation 1	131 East 154th Street
Hazel Crest Police Department	3000 171st Place
Hebron Police Station	611 N Main Street
Highland Police Department	3315 Ridge Road
Hobart Police Department	East 4th Street
Homewood Police Department	17950 Dixie Highway
Lake County Sheriff's Department	2293 North Main Street
Lansing Police Department	2710 East 170th Street
Lowell Police Department	1333 East Commercial Avenue
Lynwood Police Department	21460 Lincoln Highway
Merrillvilel Police Substation	5474 Broadway
Merrillville Police Department	7820 Broadway
Momence Police Department	123 West River Street
Munster Police Department	1001 Ridge Road
NICTD Transit Police Department	5615 Indianapolis Boulevard
Park Forest Police Department	200 Lakewood Boulevard
Phoenix Police Department	629 East 151st Street
Purdue University Police
Sauk Village Police Department	21701 Torrence Avenue
Schererville Police Department	25 East Joliet Street
South Chicago Heights Police Department	185 West Sauk Trail
South Holland Police Department	16330 South Park Avenue
Steger Police Department	35 West 34th Street
Thornton Police Department	700 Park Avenue
University Park Police Department	698 Burnham Drive
Winfield Police Department	10645 Randolph Street
Winfield Police Department	10645 Randolph Street

Grocery Stores in Cedar Lake

11 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Casey's 2193	Convenience Store	10405 W 133rd Ave
Cedar Lake Convenience Store	Convenience Store	14422 Morse St
Cedar Lakes Travel Center Inc	Convenience Store	13302 Wicker Ave
CVS 6912	Other	11115 W 133rd Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 2364	Other	13129 Lake Shore Dr
Family Dollar 3442	Other	10305 W 133rd Ave
Grounded Earth Farm	Farmers and Markets	11105 Fathke Rd
La Gaviota Supermercado Inc	Grocery Store	10728 W 133rd Ave
Lukes 241	Convenience Store	7101 W 133rd Ave
Strack & Van Til 8756	Supermarket	9605 Lincoln Plaza
WALGREENS 5727	Other	13242 Wicker Ave

Treatment Centers in Cedar Lake

31 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Access Behavioral Health - CTF Illinois	Both	708-429-1260 x3274
Access Family Health Society	Substance Abuse	708-754-9687
Apostolic Youth and Family Servs Inc	Substance Abuse	219-981-2937
Awakenings Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	219-791-9083
Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc	Substance Abuse	312-468-5336
Christian Community Health Center - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Crown Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	219-663-6353
Dockside Services Inc	Substance Abuse	219-838-8001
Elite Houses of Sober Living - Elite Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	708-755-5117
Family Guidance Centers Inc	Substance Abuse	708-333-8960
Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health Dyer	Both	800-783-7663
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-736-5990
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-933-7990
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-444-1012
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-754-8815
Grand Prairie Services - Emergency Behav Healthcare Ctr	Mental Health	708-331-0500
Great Heights OTP - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	708-862-8156
Heartland Recovery Center	Both	219-690-7025
Heartland Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	219-690-7025
Ibekie Foundation Inc	Both	219-769-4400
Indiana Center for Recovery - Outpatient Services LLC	Substance Abuse	219-327-2977
Integrative Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-595-5944
Midwest Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	708-889-9742
Northshore Health Centers	Both	219-763-8112
Recovery Bound	Substance Abuse	708-310-9109
Recovery Concepts	Substance Abuse	708-335-1155
Regional Health Systems - Lakeside Counseling Center	Both	219-972-0131
Regional Health Systems - Ridgewood	Both	219-769-4005
Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center	Both	219-769-4005
Semoran Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Gary LP	Substance Abuse	219-938-4651
South Suburban Council on - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	708-647-3333

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cedar Lake

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	15233 HAWTHORNE CT
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH OF CEDAR LAKE	13620 WICKER AVE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAR LAKE INC	PO BOX 324
HARVEST CHURCH	PO BOX 464
LIFEROCK316 INC	14108 HIGHLAND ST
NEW LIFE BIBLE BAPTIST CHRUCH	PO BOX 423
ROCK OF FAITH CHURCH	10143 SUMTER CT
SHOE CORNER SINGERS INC	12632 WICKER AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Lake

What is the population of Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake has a population of 14,686 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 1,554 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.3 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Cedar Lake expensive to live in?

Cedar Lake is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $79,177, 5% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,900 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,209 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Cedar Lake safe?

Cedar Lake is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 170 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,892 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Cedar Lake receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,177. There are 11,872 business establishments in the area, including 1,110 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 4.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cedar Lake?

The median home value in Cedar Lake is $259,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,829. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,209. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 80.1%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Cedar Lake?

Schools in Cedar Lake score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.8% of adults in Cedar Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Cedar Lake?

The obesity rate in Cedar Lake is 34.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.4% of adults are smokers. 20.5% are physically inactive. 23.1% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.

What is transportation like in Cedar Lake?

The average commute in Cedar Lake is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cedar Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Lake is 91.1% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.5% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 94.4% have health insurance coverage.

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