East Chicago
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
East Chicago, Indiana is a compact city on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, known for its industrial heritage and lively, close-knit neighborhoods. With a blend of historic districts and natural preserves, the city offers a glimpse into both the region's economic roots and its green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
26,370
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.64°, -87.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,930
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
98
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
419 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYY
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.