At a Glance
Median Income
$29,643
$43,461 per capita
Home Value
$179,600
Zillow: $178,066
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Bruce a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
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. 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.
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 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,643
Per Capita$43,461
Unemployment
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%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
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.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.