Shamrock Lakes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 912/sq mi density
$86,964 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$157,400 Home Value $246,061 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,964 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shamrock Lakes, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,964
16% above
$40,300 per capita
Home Value
$157,400
44% below
Zillow: $246,061
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Shamrock Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shamrock Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shamrock Lakes residents earn a median household income of $86,964 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,300. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shamrock Lakes is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,061. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

20.0% of adults in Shamrock Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shamrock Lakes 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 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population237
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,964
Per Capita$40,300
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,400
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$246,061
Housing Units107
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation885 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Shamrock Lakes was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.