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Jimmerson Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Steuben County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,076 Population 626/sq mi density
$98,060 Median Income $52,051 per capita
$317,100 Home Value $297,333 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 4,237 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,060 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$317,100 home value, N/A/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Jimmerson Lake, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,060
30% above
$52,051 per capita
Home Value
$317,100
12% above
Zillow: $297,333
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
4,237/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Jimmerson Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jimmerson Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
112%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jimmerson Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jimmerson Lake residents earn a median household income of $98,060 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,051. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jimmerson Lake is $317,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,333. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Jimmerson Lake reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,237/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Jimmerson Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jimmerson Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,076
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,060
Per Capita$52,051
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,100
RentN/A
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$297,333
Housing Units935
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property4,237/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,642/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation995 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Jimmerson Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.