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Lake Bruce, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
196 Population 332/sq mi density
$29,643 Median Income $43,461 per capita
$179,600 Home Value $178,066 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,132 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,643 median income, 31.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$179,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Bruce, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,643
61% below
$43,461 per capita
Home Value
$179,600
36% below
Zillow: $178,066
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
31.2%
767% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lake Bruce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
64%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
867%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Bruce 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

Lake Bruce residents earn a median household income of $29,643 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,461. The unemployment rate stands at 31.2% (767% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Bruce is $179,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,066. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Lake Bruce 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

8.0% of adults in Lake Bruce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Bruce has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,643
Per Capita$43,461
Unemployment31.2%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

B
Home Value$179,600
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$178,066
Housing Units256
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property2,132/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation725 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Bruce was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.