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Laketon, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 623.
Males: 263  (42.2%)
Females: 360  (57.8%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46943, 46962.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,812
Laketon:

$65,812
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,137

Laketon CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,365
Laketon:

$154,365
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,107; detached houses: $150,180; mobile homes: $55,845

Median gross rent in 2022: $817.

March 2022 cost of living index in Laketon: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.2%

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  • Races in Laketon, IN (2022)
    • 26990.9%White alone
    • 186.1%American Indian alone
    • 72.4%Two or more races

Races in Laketon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (39.2%), American (28.0%), English (10.5%), Dutch (4.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 759 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (37.7 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (112.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

North Manchester, IN (2.0 miles ),
Roann, IN (2.5 miles ),
Silver Lake, IN (2.7 miles ),
Sidney, IN (3.2 miles),
Akron, IN (3.3 miles ),
Claypool, IN (3.3 miles ),
Lagro, IN (3.3 miles ),
Wabash, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.97 N, Longitude: 85.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 260

Distribution of median household income in Laketon, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Laketon, IN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Indiana:

2.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.82. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.82
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.373. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.373
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Laketon-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/6/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Laketon place center killed one person and injured 31 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Laketon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 17% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 205.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 184.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 205.8 miles away from Laketon center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 216.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.5 miles away from Laketon center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 231.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wabash County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Laketon:

  • TIMBERCREST CHURCH OF BRETHREN (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORTH MANCHESTER, IN)
  • COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF WABAS (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • MILLERS MERRY MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • WABASH COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • WABASH SKILLED CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • AUTUMN RIDGE REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WABASH, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Laketon:

  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 33 miles; Marion, IN; Full-time enrollment: 13,681)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 36 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 39 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 39 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 40 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • Taylor University (about 40 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 52 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)

Public elementary/middle school in Laketon:

  • MANCHESTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Location: 20 W WOODRING RD, Grades: 4-6)

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Notable location: Pleasant Township Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Long Lake (A), Round Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wabash County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.7%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Laketon:

Marital status in Laketon, IN
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Laketon:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Laketon, IN (based on Wabash County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,31150
Mainline Protestant5,30027
Catholic1,0712
Black Protestant721
Other1-
None19,133-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wabash County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Wabash County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Wabash County:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wabash County:

9.6%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wabash County:

29.0%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.9%
Indiana:

14.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Laketon:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WONO (1380 AM; 5 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Laketon:

  • WKUZ (95.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: UPPER WABASH BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WARU-FM (101.9 FM; ROANN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WLZQ (101.1 FM; SOUTH WHITLEY, IN; Owner: LARKO COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WJOT-FM (105.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF WABASH, INC.)
  • WMYK (98.5 FM; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLAB (88.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA DISTTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MO SYNOD, INC.)
  • WBCL (90.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEE (97.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WCKZ (94.1 FM; ROANOKE, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMRI (106.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WAJI (95.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WBNI-FM (89.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NE IN., INC.)
  • WSHI (106.3 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: JAMMIN' BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRSW-FM (107.3 FM; WARSAW, IN; Owner: GBC MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • WCJC (99.3 FM; VAN BUREN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WBSW (90.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXKE (102.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, IN; Owner: TAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBKE-FM (89.5 FM; NORTH MANCHESTER, IN; Owner: MANCHESTER COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Laketon:

  • WSOT-LP (Channel 57; MARION, IN; Owner: SUNNYCREST MEDIA, INC.)
  • WANE-TV (Channel 15; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFFT-TV (Channel 55; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: QUOROM OF FT. WAYNE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIWU-LP (Channel 51; MARION, IN; Owner: IWU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPTA (Channel 21; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: WPTA-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFWA (Channel 39; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WISE-TV (Channel 33; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: NVG-FORT WAYNE II, LLC)

Laketon fatal accident list:

Nov 21, 2008 06:35 PM, Cr-950, Cr-150, Lat: 40.964480, Lon: -85.823310, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 17, 1993 08:25 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.1mTotal length
  • 8,004Total average daily traffic
  • 960Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,641Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Laketon, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Laketon, IN

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Main And Lake Sts (Lat: 40.974194 Lon: -85.836083), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTP403,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.050 MHz, 957.250 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2022, Expiration Date: 08/17/2032, Registrant: Wabash County Ema, 1 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992, Phone: (260) 563-3181, Fax: (260) 563-7521, Email:

  • Laketon Elem, IN, Laketon Elementary, 20 W. Woodring Road (Lat: 40.978639 Lon: -85.836472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQEP903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19440.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2016, Expiration Date: 03/21/2026, Certifier: Steve Shumaker, Registrant: J & K Communications, Inc., 222 South Tower View Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB9JCX, Licensee ID: L00938696, Grant Date: 03/24/2015, Expiration Date: 03/24/2025, Certifier: Jeffery R Cook, Registrant: Jeffery R Cook, 40 S Main St, Laketon, IN 46943


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Laketon, IN
  • 79.6%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Laketon, IN
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Laketon compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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