Griffith
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Griffith, Indiana blends small-town charm with modern conveniences. Located in Northwest Indiana, it's known for friendly neighborhoods, lively local festivals, and easy access to both nature reserves and the greater Chicago area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
16,528
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.53°, -87.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
64
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
83
English
99
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
333 Mbps
Upload
194 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
247.0
Airport
GYY
Distance
10 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 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 77/100.