At a Glance
Median Income
$43,659
$16,354 per capita
Violent Crime
140/100K
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
78.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hartz Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartz Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartz Lake a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartz Lake residents earn a median household income of $43,659 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,354. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 78.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hartz Lake reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,132/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Hartz Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartz Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,659
Per Capita$16,354
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty78.6%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$157,834
Housing Units160
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property2,132/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation720 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartz Lake was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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