Cedar Lake
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Cedar Lake, Indiana is a picturesque small town built around its namesake lake and is known for community spirit, outdoor recreation, and relaxing rural landscapes. Local shops and family-friendly parks make it a charming escape just an hour from Chicago.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
14,106
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.36°, -87.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,535
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
80
English
95
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
197 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
GYY
Distance
28 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.