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Lake Station, IN Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lake Station: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Based on available records, Lake Station, IN holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Lake Station Compares

Lake Station75/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 75
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$124K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Lake Station Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.49.

Lake Station's Water Providers

More than one public water system is linked to Lake Station, IN: federal records tie 2 systems to the area, and the 2 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lake Station, Indiana (population ~11,509), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 216,010 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Lake Station: B (75/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Lake Station water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
46405 B Indiana American Water - Northwest 210,510

All ZIP Codes in Lake Station

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Lake Station Community Health Snapshot

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 15.1% ↑
Mental Health 17% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Lake Station Infrastructure Age

1953
Median Build Year
82%
Built Before 1986
72%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Lake Station has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1953 cannot.

1953
Median Year Built
82%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
72%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (72%) 1970–1986 (10%) Post-1986 (18%)

Over half of homes in Lake Station were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lake Station: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

82%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Lake Station: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

137
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$37,546
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Lake Station contains 137 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $37,546. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Lake Station, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Lake Station, IN?
Lake Station has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Lake Station water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Lake Station is 0.003 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Lake Station compare to Indiana average?
Lake Station has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100, which is at or above the Indiana state average of 64/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Lake Station?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Lake Station. The related population figure in our data is approximately 11,509 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lake Station, IN Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/in/lake-station/
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Page version: October 2026.

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