List of towns and cities in Lake County, Indiana

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Lake County, located in the northwestern part of Indiana, is home to a diverse range of attractions and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the picturesque Indiana Dunes National Park, which features stunning sand dunes and serene beaches along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The county also boasts numerous historical sites, including the charming downtown area of Crown Point and the intriguing Hesston Steam Museum. For outdoor enthusiasts, the region offers ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. Additionally, cultural events and festivals, such as the Pierogi Fest in Whiting, celebrate the area's rich heritage.

Lake County (IN) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages18
Population498,000
Area449 sq mi
Density (use /sq mi as unit and not people/sq mi)1,109 /sq mi
Altitude197 m
GDP$30 billion
Median Household Income$51,000
Poverty rate16%
Unemployment rate5%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)21%
Crime rate2,900 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Lake County, IN

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskVery Low
Cold Wave RiskVery High
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively High
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively High
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskVery High
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Lake County administration contact details

Lake County, Indiana administration contact detailsNot available
Address2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
County seatCrown Point
Phone number(219) 755-3200
Official websitehttps://www.lakecountyin.org
County ClerkMichael A. Brown
County AuditorJohn Petalas
County Fiscal OfficerJohn Petalas
County CommissionerJerry Tippy
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Lake County:

  • HAMMOND

    Hammond is a City in Lake county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • GARY

    Gary is a City in Lake county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • MERRILLVILLE

    Merrillville is a Town in Lake county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • EAST CHICAGO

    East Chicago is a City in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • HOBART

    Hobart is a City in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • SCHERERVILLE

    Schererville is a Town in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • CROWN POINT

    Crown Point is a City in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • HIGHLAND

    Highland is a Town in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • MUNSTER

    Munster is a Town in Lake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • GRIFFITH

    Griffith is a Town in Lake county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • DYER

    Dyer is a Town in Lake county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKE STATION

    Lake Station is a City in Lake county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • ST. JOHN

    St. John is a Town in Lake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CEDAR LAKE

    Cedar Lake is a Town in Lake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • LOWELL

    Lowell is a Town in Lake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • WHITING

    Whiting is a City in Lake county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • WINFIELD

    Winfield is a Town in Lake county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • NEW CHICAGO

    New Chicago is a Town in Lake county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • SCHNEIDER

    Schneider is a Town in Lake county with -500 inhabitants.

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