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Chesterton
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Chesterton is a welcoming town in northwest Indiana, known for its proximity to the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. It boasts a charming downtown, excellent local dining, and provides access to nature for outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
14,241
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.61°, -87.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
983 mm
Internet Speed
328 Mbps
Upload
374 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
274.0
Airport
VPZ
Distance
18 km
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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 27 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 67/100.
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