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Big Lake, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County
Big Lake, IN
At a Glance
How Big Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Lake residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,935. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Lake is $216,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,084. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Big Lake reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,622/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Big Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.