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There were 1,034 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Lake Station, a city in the United States, had a population of 13,185 in July 2026. 47.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1932 sources

Population12,977people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,636EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent988EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate16.34%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean8.38µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lake Station?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lake Station.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,124 per month, while the median home value was US$137,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 72%, and the vacancy rate was 5.11% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Lake Station recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,124/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,055 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent988 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Lake Station a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–70%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,297 of 12,977 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,591 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lake Station is 16.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,591 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet6.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet11.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,636 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate16.34 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lake Station?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,012of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,055
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,012
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Lake Station Salary needed to live in Lake Station

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lake Station. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lake Station. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher77.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents24.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio23 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,034 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,096 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lake Station when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.79 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportGYY3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lake Station. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lake Station.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lake Station is 8.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.056 · Feb 1.94 · Mar 7.56 · Apr 14 · May 20.22 · Jun 25.28 · Jul 27.56 · Aug 26.67 · Sep 23.5 · Oct 16.83 · Nov 9.28 · Dec 3 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00124244 (INDIANA DUNES NP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.89 · Feb -6.06 · Mar -1.22 · Apr 4.17 · May 9.78 · Jun 15.28 · Jul 17.94 · Aug 17.28 · Sep 13.5 · Oct 7.06 · Nov 1.22 · Dec -4.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00124244 (INDIANA DUNES NP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.94 · Feb -2.06 · Mar 3.17 · Apr 9.11 · May 15 · Jun 20.28 · Jul 22.78 · Aug 22 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 11.94 · Nov 5.28 · Dec -0.667 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 56.13 · Feb 50.04 · Mar 59.44 · Apr 90.17 · May 108.5 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 101.1 · Aug 103.6 · Sep 92.71 · Oct 95.25 · Nov 70.1 · Dec 58.17 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading140.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.13 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites14 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation843.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: South Bend ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,297 is not 6.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.8 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,297 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density604.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population12,977 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value137,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes71.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate61.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad9.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage74.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance7.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher7.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,917 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home4.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans84.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Lake Station

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Highland as a Lake Station alternative in the same region

17 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 4.7% Highland vs 16.3% Lake Station−71%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,713 Highland vs €2,636 Lake Station+41%
  • Foreign residents: 2.9% Highland vs 6.8% Lake Station−57%
  • Residents: 23,409 Highland vs 12,977 Lake Station+80%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.3 µg/m³ Highland vs 8.4 µg/m³ Lake Station−25%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Highland vs 15.0 km Lake Station−47%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Highland vs €4,043 Lake Stationsame level
Full comparisonMore about Highland

Grapevine as a Lake Station alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1294 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €2,636 Lake Station+72%
  • Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 12,977 Lake Station+291%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Grapevine vs 16.3% Lake Station−72%
  • Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 6.8% Lake Station+48%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 15.0 km Lake Station−60%
  • Annual PM2.5: 10.4 µg/m³ Grapevine vs 8.4 µg/m³ Lake Station+24%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Grapevine vs €4,043 Lake Station−6%
Full comparisonMore about Grapevine

Cities near Lake Station

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

South Haven 10.6 km away
Rent
1,198 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,179 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Amherst12,974 residentsLincoln12,981 residentsLa Grande12,985 residentsWyandanch12,990 residentsWashington12,991 residentsMontgomeryville12,998 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Lake Station?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake Station?

The unemployment rate is 16.34 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lake Station?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.38 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Lake Station?

The published population is 12,977 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lake Station?

1,297 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lake Station a good place to live?

Lake Station may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Lake Station?

Hobart, Portage, Gary, South Haven, Merrillville are near Lake Station. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Lake Station, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 3b3b92dea5e21a5c2a0616fbe443ecc0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lake-station/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Lake Station, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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