At a Glance
Violent Crime
67/100K
1,029/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.7%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Eagle Lake reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,029/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,823
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$310,254
Housing Units36
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property1,029/100K
Health
Obesity19.7%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.1%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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