Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Lake Station, Indiana, is a small city near Lake Michigan featuring welcoming neighborhoods, scenic parks, and a relaxed Midwestern atmosphere. Its proximity to nature and easy access to regional highways make it convenient for travelers exploring northwest Indiana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
13,235
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.58°, -87.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,950
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
68
English
100
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
148 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
GYY
Distance
15 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 2025-12-06.
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: 66/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.