Bass Lake, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 1,195.
Population change since 2000: -4.3%
Males: 674  (56.4%)
Females: 521  (43.6%)
Median resident age:

55.4 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46534, 46960.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $65,398 (it was $42,440 in 2000)
Bass Lake:

$65,398
IN:

$62,743

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $39,475 (it was $19,407 in 2000)

Bass Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $181,019 (it was $87,000 in 2000)
Bass Lake:

$181,019
IN:

$182,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $274,136; detached houses: $287,478; mobile homes: $115,428

Median gross rent in 2021: $953.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bass Lake: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 11.0%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 87.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bass Lake, IN (2021)
    • 91184.7%White alone
    • 13012.1%Hispanic
    • 363.3%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (21.5%), Romanian (16.8%), Polish (15.7%), Irish (9.2%), Italian (7.9%), Dutch (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 715 feet

Land area: 9.15 square miles.

Population density: 131 people per square mile   (very low).

Bass Lake, Indiana map

51 residents are foreign born (4.4% Europe).

This place:

4.7%
Indiana:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,317 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,016 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: South Bend, IN (35.1 miles , pop. 107,789).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (70.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Knox, IN (2.2 miles ),
Monterey, IN (2.7 miles ),
Culver, IN (3.0 miles ),
North Judson, IN (3.1 miles ),
Hamlet, IN (3.2 miles ),
Winamac, IN (3.5 miles ),
Koontz Lake, IN (3.7 miles ),
San Pierre, IN (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.23 N, Longitude: 86.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 574

Distribution of median household income in Bass Lake, IN in 2021
Distribution of house value in Bass Lake, IN in 2021
Bass Lake satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.7%
Indiana:

3.5%
Most common industries in Bass Lake, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.6%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Bass Lake, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Legal support workers (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)

Average climate in Bass Lake, Indiana

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Bass Lake, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 50.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.2
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Bass Lake-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Bass Lake place center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/12/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the place center injured 4 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bass Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 28% 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 204.2 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 180.3 miles away from Bass Lake center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 204.2 miles away from Bass Lake 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 252.2 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 125.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 233.2 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 Starke County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bass Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bass Lake:

  • DSI - KNOX DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • WINTERSONG VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • COUNTRYSIDE PLACE OF KNOX (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-KNOX (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH STARKE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • PATHFINDER SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)
  • HOSPICE OF STARKE COUNTY (Hospital, about 5 miles away; KNOX, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bass Lake:

  • Valparaiso University (about 29 miles; Valparaiso, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,542)
  • Purdue University-North Central Campus (about 30 miles; Westville, IN; FT enrollment: 3,682)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 36 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)
  • University of Notre Dame (about 38 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 12,214)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 45 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 4,390)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 53 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 7,343)
  • Andrews University (about 53 miles; Berrien Springs, MI; FT enrollment: 3,103)

Points of interest:

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Starke County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.8%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bass Lake:

Marital status in Bass Lake, IN
  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 16.7%

For population 25 years and over in Bass Lake:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 44.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.4
Indiana average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bass Lake, IN (based on Starke County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,81220
Catholic2,2915
Mainline Protestant1,0674
Other71
None17,186-
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: 7
Starke County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

4.68 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Starke County:

28.8%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.0%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bass Lake:

46.9%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

40.8%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.8%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bass Lake:

13.7%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.9%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

51.0%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Bass Lake:

73.6%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bass Lake, IN Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Bass Lake:

  • WKVI (1520 AM; daytime; 2 kW; KNOX, IN; Owner: KANKAEE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDND (1620 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSBT (960 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNDZ (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PORTAGE, IN; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bass Lake:

  • WKVI-FM (99.3 FM; KNOX, IN; Owner: KANKAKEE VALLEY B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WFRI (100.1 FM; WINAMAC, IN; Owner: PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC)
  • WHLP (89.9 FM; HANNA, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WNSN (101.5 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WNDV-FM (92.9 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WBYT (100.7 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WZOC (94.3 FM; PLYMOUTH, IN; Owner: PLYMOUTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W217AT (91.3 FM; PLYMOUTH, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • W300AL (107.9 FM; MISHAWAKA, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WLJE (105.5 FM; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: PORTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLRX (95.7 FM; NAPPANEE, IN; Owner: TALKING STICK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Bass Lake:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMWB-LP (Channel 25; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WMWB-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNDU-TV (Channel 16; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA TELECASTING CORP.)
  • WSJV (Channel 28; ELKHART, IN; Owner: WSJV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSBT-TV (Channel 22; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WNIT (Channel 34; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHME-TV (Channel 46; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBND-LP (Channel 57; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WBND-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Bass Lake fatal accident list:

Sep 20, 2020 05:30 PM, Sr-210s, Lat: 41.221533, Lon: -86.594033, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.1mTotal length
  • $935,065,000Total costs
  • 21,157Total average daily traffic
  • 1,709Total average daily truck traffic
  • 31,643Total future (year 2017) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bass Lake, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bass Lake, IN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • W Of Sr35 .5 Mi N Of Sr 10 (Lat: 41.223056 Lon: -86.621667), Type: 83.0, Overall height: 76 m, Registrant: Northern Indiana Public Service Company Dba , Wa8zaz@aol.Com, , Hammo-nd, Phone: (219) 647-4300
  • W Of Sr35 .5 Mi N Of Sr 10 (Lat: 41.223056 Lon: -86.621667), Type: 83.0, Overall height: 76 m, Registrant: Northern Indiana Public Service Company Dba , Wa8zaz@aol.Com, , Hammo-nd, Phone: (219) 647-4300

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bass Lake, IN
  • 90.9%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bass Lake, IN
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bass Lake compared to Indiana state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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