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Small city, big heart, Lake Station strong.

Lake Station exudes a friendly, working-class atmosphere. Residents take pride in their community, and there's a strong sense of neighborly support. The city offers a quieter pace of life compared to larger metropolitan areas.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · LAKE STATION
Lake Station, Lake County

City Snapshot

Population

13,235

County

Lake County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$53,588

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

NorthShore Health Center - Lake Station

Franciscan Health Michigan City

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Valparaiso Market

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Urschel Pavilion

Community Leaders

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Todd Young

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Jim Banks

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Eric Holcomb
Eric Holcomb

Governor

Republican Party