Cedar Lake, IN

Cedar Lake, Indiana

Introduction to Cedar Lake, Indiana

Cedar Lake, Indiana, in Lake county, is 15 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 36 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 9,279 people living in the town.

Cedar Lake History

Cedar Lake was originally inhabited by the Native Americans, though white settlers entered the area in the 1870s. The Cedar Lake Post Office was opened 1870. The Monon Railroad first entered the area in 1882. It became a popular lakeside resort for Chicagoans during the late 1800s. Cedar Lake was incorporated into the state in 1970. The town was named after the lake, which was previously known as Red Cedar Lake. It is located in Lake county, which was formed in 1837.

Cedar Lake and nearby Attractions

• Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
• Lake of the Red Cedars Museum
• Deep River Waterpark
• Lake county Historical Museum
• La Salle State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Pines Peak Family Ski Area

Things To Do In Cedar Lake

The Lemon Lake County Park and Buckley Homestead County Park are close by. The Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum, Matteson Historical Museum, and Midwest Carvers Museum are among the history museums in the area. Cedar Lake, The Monastery Golf Club and South Shore Country Club are in the area. In addition, the Cedar Lake Summerfest is held in the month of June every year.

Cedar Lake Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Cedar Lake Higher Education

Indiana University - Northwest, Purdue University - Calumet Campus, and Ivy Tech State College - Northwest provide higher education in the area.

High Points

Cedar Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Cedar Lake, IN

Comparing Cedar Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime

Cedar Lake Almanac

Cedar Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cedar Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cedar Lake, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cedar Lake High Schools (2004)

HANOVER CENTRAL HIGH SCH
10120 W 133RD ST
219-374-3800
Serves 528 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Cedar Lake Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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