Indiana
Laketon is a small town in Indiana with a population of 532. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Laketon receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Laketon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Laketon is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 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 20 minutes.
The median home value in Laketon is $196,700, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Laketon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 30.3 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 | $78,750 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,745 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,050 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 778 |
| County GDP | $1,715M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $196,700 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $118,894 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9812°N, 85.8400°W |
| County FIPS | 18169 |
Winner: Republican by 50.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 113 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |