At a Glance
Median Income
$120,625
$44,935 per capita
Home Value
$216,200
Zillow: $274,084
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population430
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$44,935
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,226M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,200
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$274,084
Housing Units249
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation930 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute45 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Lake was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.