What are the schools like in Big Lake, IN?

School district data for Big Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Big Lake?

The median household income in Big Lake, IN is $78,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Big Lake, IN?

Big Lake has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

Big Lake, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Big Lake, IN?

Big Lake has a violent crime rate of 98.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 469.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Big Lake, IN a Good Place to Live?

Big Lake is a small town of 442 in Indiana, with a median household income of $78,929 .

Strengths: Big Lake stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Big Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Big Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Big Lake metro area.

Metric	Big Lake, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Big Lake's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.4 /100k

Property Crime

469.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Big Lake, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Big Lake sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Big Lake, IN
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Big Lake, IN	National Avg
Population	442	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tri-Lakes, IN 3 mi Merriam, IN 4 mi Bear Lake, IN 4 mi Wolflake, IN 4 mi Columbia City, IN 7 mi

Big Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Lake, IN affordable or expensive?

Big Lake has a median home value of $139,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $78,929.

What is the crime rate in Big Lake, IN?

Big Lake's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 469.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Big Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Big Lake, IN a good place to live?

Big Lake, IN has a population of 442, a median household income of $78,929, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Big Lake?

Big Lake averages 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Big Lake?

The population of Big Lake, Indiana is 442 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Big Lake?

Key numbers for living in Big Lake: median home $139,300, median household income $78,929, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Big Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.