Living in Indian Lake, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Lake has 1,135 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $71,354 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $193,100.
Indian Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,135
- Median age
- 57State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,354State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $193,100State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Indian Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Indian Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Lake the median home value is $193,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Indian Lake median household income
The median household income in Indian Lake is $71,354 and the income per person is $28,692. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Indian Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 898
- Owner-occupied
- 97.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.2%
- Vacant
- 48.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.46
48.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Indian Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Indian Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,135
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 461
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Lake ›
Education in Indian Lake
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Indian Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Indian Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 1,135 | $71,354 | $193,100 | — |
| Cuba | 3,189 | $45,916 | $136,600 | $744 |
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Steelville | 1,665 | $31,552 | $92,500 | $599 |
| St. James | 3,916 | $53,453 | $142,000 | $695 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Bland | 476 | $34,423 | $92,400 | $679 |
| Owensville | 2,806 | $49,149 | $139,800 | $676 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Lake, MO?
The median household income in Indian Lake is $71,354, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Indian Lake?
The median home value in Indian Lake is $193,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Indian Lake, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Indian Lake?
The median age in Indian Lake is 57 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Indian Lake?
The average commute to work in Indian Lake is 32 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Lake?
The unemployment rate in Indian Lake is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Lake?
5.3% of adults in Indian Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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