Dunkirk
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Dunkirk, Indiana is a small Midwestern city famous for its historic roots in the glass industry. Visitors will find a welcoming community, rich local history, and a quaint downtown with small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
12,743
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.76°, -86.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,565
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-30.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1009 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GGP
Distance
5 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.