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Saugany Lake, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Saugany Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 171. Residents earn $71,490 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
171 Population 244/sq mi density
$71,490 Median Income $65,071 per capita
$188,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,490 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,490
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $188,300
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.9%
72% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Saugany Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population171
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,490
Per Capita$65,071
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,718M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units214
Rent Burden29.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation799 ft (244 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries14

Is Saugany Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saugany Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Saugany Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saugany Lake is $71,490, 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 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saugany Lake is $188,300, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Saugany Lake is a highly educated community — 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Saugany Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Saugany Lake has a population of 171 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

171
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 70.2%
Female 29.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saugany Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saugany Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saugany Lake is $71,490, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Saugany Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,490
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$65,071
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$80,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,096
County GDP$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare432
Retail544
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saugany Lake is $188,300, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,300
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied40.7%
Housing Units214
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Rate3.75%
Saugany Lake 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 is 42.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation799 ft (244 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates41.7217°N, 86.5919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS26021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.9%
72% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.3%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities432
Restaurants391
Retail Stores544

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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