Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Tri-Lakes is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,070. Residents earn $113,214 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tri-Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Tri-Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tri-Lakes is $113,214, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Tri-Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Tri-Lakes is $293,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Tri-Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,214 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,312 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,123 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,142 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 764 |
| County GDP | $2,226M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $293,900 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2511°N, 85.4534°W |
| County FIPS | 18183 |
Winner: Republican by 49.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |