Hudson Lake, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Hudson Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,245. Residents earn $95,116 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,245 Population 645/sq mi density
$95,116 Median Income $32,600 per capita
$163,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,116 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,500 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,116
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $163,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hudson Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,245
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,116
Per Capita$32,600
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,718M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation779 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+92.1%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute44 min
Libraries14

Is Hudson Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hudson Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Hudson Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hudson Lake is $95,116, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 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.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hudson Lake is $163,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hudson Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hudson Lake has a population of 1,245 with a density of 645 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%).

Population

1,245
Total Population
645
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hudson Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hudson Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hudson Lake is $95,116, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Hudson Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,116
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$80,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,096
County GDP$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare432
Retail544
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hudson Lake is $163,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,500
42% below US avg
Median List Price$174,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,900
$/Sq Ft$175
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Rate4.32%
In Hudson Lake, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hudson Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities432

Crime Rates: Hudson Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Hudson Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates41.7115°N, 86.5507°W
County FIPS26021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density645/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities432
Restaurants391
Retail Stores544

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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