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Friday, November 13, 2026

Lake County

38°F (3°C)

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Population

500,3792024

Higher than communities in Indiana

Household income

$71,4932024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Home value

$230,6002024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Unemployment

4.8%2026

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Violent crime

3052023

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Work from home

8.2%2024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Long Term Care

Public commenter urges vigilance over care at local long‑term facilities

During public comment a resident described poor care at local long‑term care facilities and urged community members to check on elderly friends and family; the comment was personal testimony and no action was taken.

Lake County — Nov 11, 2026

Council approves South Shore CVA 2027 budget after questions about event-driven revenue

Nov 11, 2026

Elections staff warn voting equipment is aging; Cedar Lake outage highlighted emergency response

Nov 11, 2026

Council appoints Christine Tufts to Crown Point Library Board, reappoints David Ennis to Alcohol Beverage Board

Nov 11, 2026

Council OKs Park and Recreation capital projects and revenue bond funds

Nov 11, 2026

Caregiving

Lake County proclaims November as National Family Caregivers Month

Nov 11, 2026

Public Works

Public works postpones dump truck buy, moves $240,000 to fuel and repair after tornado damage

Nov 6, 2026

Personnel Policy

Request made to amend Lake County part-time pay ordinance (No. 15158) to widen education instructor range

Nov 6, 2026

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What stands out in Lake County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lake County with communities in Indiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Lake County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who drive alone to work.

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Regular Meeting – November 10, 2026 (Live Stream)Christine Tufts appointed; David Ennis reappointed.Nov 6Study SessionNo final vote recorded in provided transcript Oct 14Regular Meeting – October 13, 2026 (Live Stream)Adopted Resolution 26 55; event scheduled for Oct. 20.Oct 13Study Session$10,000 requested for six appraisals

More coverage

Health department renews trauma grant, adjusts fees to align with state changes

Nov 6, 2026

Commissioners review a batch of administrative transfers, unpaid invoice and capital-fund housekeeping

Nov 6, 2026

Veterans services rep says office will return $35,000 to general fund while seeking modest raises

Nov 6, 2026

Officials request $211,000 to cover sheriffoffice overtime as jail staff shortages persist

Nov 6, 2026