Indiana
Shipshewana Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 325. Residents earn $68,984 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shipshewana Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Shipshewana Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shipshewana Lake is $68,984, 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 24 minutes.
The median home value in Shipshewana Lake is $325,700, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Shipshewana Lake 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 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 43.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 56.6% |
| 322% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,984 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,522 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,037 |
| County GDP | $2,473M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 195 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $325,700 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,290/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.6 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 852 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6836°N, 85.6097°W |
| County FIPS | 18087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 32.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |