Koontz Lake, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,217
Population
346/sq mi density
$78,081
Median Income
$42,339 per capita
$124,500
Home Value
$223,362 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,081 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, $687/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Koontz Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 54.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4122°N, 86.4781°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Starke County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Koontz Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").