What are the schools like in Snow Lake, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Snow Lake?

The median household income in Snow Lake, IN is $98,000 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 Snow Lake, IN?

Snow Lake has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

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

Snow Lake has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1312.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Snow Lake, IN a Good Place to Live?

Snow Lake is a small town of 435 in Indiana, with a median household income of $98,000 .

Strengths: Snow Lake stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Snow 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 Snow Lake metro area.

Metric	Snow Lake, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$473,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Snow Lake's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

1312.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Snow 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	51.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snow Lake sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Snow Lake, IN
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Snow Lake, IN	National Avg
Population	435	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jimmerson Lake, IN 3 mi Fremont, IN 5 mi Angola, IN 6 mi Orland, IN 7 mi Holiday Woods, IN 8 mi

Snow Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snow Lake, IN affordable or expensive?

Snow Lake has a median home value of $473,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $98,000.

What is the crime rate in Snow Lake, IN?

Snow Lake's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Snow Lake?

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

Is Snow Lake, IN a good place to live?

Snow Lake, IN has a population of 435, a median household income of $98,000, 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 Snow Lake?

Snow Lake averages 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Snow Lake?

The population of Snow Lake, Indiana is 435 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Snow Lake: median home $473,300, median household income $98,000, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snow Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.