Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Spring Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 215. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spring Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Spring Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Spring Lake is $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Spring Lake is $155,500, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Spring Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,583 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,369 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,839 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,045 |
| County GDP | $4,922M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,198 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $155,500 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,677 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,198 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,434/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7772°N, 85.8559°W |
| County FIPS | 18059 |
Winner: Republican by 33.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |