At a Glance
Median Income
$107,574
$48,025 per capita
Home Value
$269,400
Zillow: $229,589
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Lakewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakewood residents earn a median household income of $107,574 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,025. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood is $269,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,589. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
47.7% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population530
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,893/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$107,574
Per Capita$48,025
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$229,589
Housing Units298
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation566 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakewood was built in 1978.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.