Bass Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,067 Population 123/sq mi density
$71,714 Median Income $46,961 per capita
$233,900 Home Value $216,420 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,714 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$233,900 home value, $945/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bass Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,714
5% below
$46,961 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
17% below
Zillow: $216,420
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Bass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bass Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
83%
Rent
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bass Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bass Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,714 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,961. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bass Lake is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,420. Median rent is $945/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

24.3% of adults in Bass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bass Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,067
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,714
Per Capita$46,961
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$945
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$216,420
Housing Units990
Rent Burden17.7%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation717 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute44 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bass Lake was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.