City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Lake Santee, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lake Santee - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,051
Residents
$135,804
Median income
$226,500
Median home
$1,071
Median rent (state)

Lake Santee - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lake Santee lands in the 91st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

91st
percentile, household income
50th
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lake Santee, IN

1,051 people live in Lake Santee, Indiana - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $135,804 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Lake Santee's housing stock carries a median value of $226,500, and the median resident age is 41.9 years. 34.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 69.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Indiana scores 93.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,071 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 23.1 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

1,051 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$135,804 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Lake Santee compare to other US cities?

Where Lake Santee sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 91% higher than other cities
Home value 50% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lake Santee against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Lake Santee near the bottom of Indiana's cities

Among the 849 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Lake Santee ranks #638 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lake Santee only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#22 of 766
97th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#393 of 850
53rd percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#120 of 771
84th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#638 of 849
0th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#109 of 850
87th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

91stIncome percentile

91st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lake Santee's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$226,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 50% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lake Santee $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lake Santee, IN Lake Santee, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lake Santee, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lake Santee, IN median $135,804/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lake Santee, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lake Santee, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,051
Median Income
$135,804
Median Home Value
$226,500
Median Age
41.9
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
69.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.1%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
9.1%
Other
9.5%

Based on 494 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lake Santee sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,071/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
23.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Seelyville
1,052 people
Dayton
1,049 people
Wolcott
1,044 people
Akron
1,061 people
Topeka
1,037 people
Bass Lake
1,067 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Santee's 1,051 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Reynolds, GA
1,051 people
Mahinahina, HI
1,051 people
Coloma, MI
1,051 people
Wayne City, IL
1,050 people
Greensburg, LA
1,050 people
Church Hill, MD
1,052 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Santee's $135,804 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Richfield, WI
$135,774 median income
Bloomfield, CA
$135,750 median income
Bayport, NY
$135,750 median income
Chesapeake Beach, MD
$135,888 median income
Angostura, SD
$135,893 median income
Linwood, NJ
$135,904 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lake Santee, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lake Santee, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.5% 11.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.9% White 88.5% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 11.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lake Santee compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lake Santee (this city) 1,051 $135,804
Seelyville 1,052 $52,031
Dayton 1,049 $74,417
Wolcott 1,044 $70,938
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lake Santee, IN?

What is the population of Lake Santee, IN? +

Lake Santee, IN counts 1,051 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Santee, IN? +

The median household income in Lake Santee is $135,804 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lake Santee? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lake Santee; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Lake Santee, IN? +

Homes in Lake Santee carry a median value of $226,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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