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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,116 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,573 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,096 |
| County GDP | $9,718M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 432 |
| Retail | 544 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.32% |
| Commute Time | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $163,500 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.32% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7115°N, 86.5507°W |
| County FIPS | 26021 |
Winner: Republican by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 544 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |