Indiana
Winona Lake is a small city in Indiana with a population of 5,073. Residents earn $97,813 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Winona Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Winona Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Winona Lake is $97,813, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Winona Lake is $242,400, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,074 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Winona Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,072 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Winona Lake is a highly educated community — 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Winona 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 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,813 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,919 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,961 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,157 |
| County GDP | $7,836M |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 173 |
| Retail | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 181 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,375 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.80% |
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $242,400 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $289,352 |
| Median List Price | $356,950 |
| Median List Price | $356,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,074 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,375 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.80% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,156/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 173 |
| Total Violent | 40.4/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 40.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,071.8/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 222.5/100K |
| Theft | 849.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2171°N, 85.8131°W |
| County FIPS | 18085 |
Winner: Republican by 52.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.8% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 173 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |