Indiana
Bass Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,067. Residents earn $71,714 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bass Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Bass Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bass Lake is $71,714, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bass Lake is $233,900, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Bass Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,714 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $849 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,879 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 337 |
| County GDP | $690M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,765 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $233,900 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $945 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,765 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2230°N, 86.5959°W |
| County FIPS | 18149 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |