Lake Santee, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 820.
Males: 434  (53.0%)
Females: 386  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47024, 47036.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,153
Lake Santee:

$71,153
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,823

Lake Santee CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,242
Lake Santee:

$198,242
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,730; detached houses: $278,459
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Santee: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.1%

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  • Races in Lake Santee, IN (2022)
    • 61981.6%White alone
    • 759.9%Hispanic
    • 739.6%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (33.4%), American (26.8%), Irish (22.1%), English (6.4%), Scottish (5.5%), French (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hamilton, OH (39.7 miles , pop. 60,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cincinnati, OH (47.1 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (209.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clarksburg, IN (1.6 miles),
Newpoint, IN (2.7 miles ),
Oldenburg, IN (2.7 miles ),
Richland, IN (2.8 miles ),
Laurel, IN (3.0 miles ),
Batesville, IN (3.0 miles ),
Metamora, IN (3.1 miles),
Milroy, IN (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.41 N, Longitude: 85.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

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

2.3%
Indiana:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Lake Santee-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Lake Santee place center killed 4 people and injured 17 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1980, a category F4 tornado 8.3 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Santee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 65% 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 153.7 miles away from Lake Santee 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 111.2 miles away from Lake Santee center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 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 144.2 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 165.8 miles away from Lake Santee center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.1 miles away from Lake Santee 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 Decatur County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Santee:

  • MARGARET MARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BATESVILLE, IN)
  • HOSPITALITY HALL (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BATESVILLE, IN)
  • MARGARET MARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BATESVILLE, IN)
  • DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INC. (Hospital, about 10 miles away; GREENSBURG, IN)
  • ASPEN PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GREENSBURG, IN)
  • ST ANDREWS HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BATESVILLE, IN)
  • ARBOR GROVE VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GREENSBURG, IN)

Amtrak station near Lake Santee:

  • 19 miles: CONNERSVILLE (1012 EASTERN AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

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

  • Miami University-Oxford (about 32 miles; Oxford, OH; Full-time enrollment: 17,670)
  • Indiana University-East (about 39 miles; Richmond, IN; FT enrollment: 2,867)
  • Miami University-Hamilton (about 40 miles; Hamilton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,906)
  • College of Mount St Joseph (about 42 miles; Cincinnati, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (about 46 miles; Cincinnati, OH; FT enrollment: 8,757)
  • University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (about 47 miles; Cincinnati, OH; FT enrollment: 28,747)
  • Gateway Community and Technical College (about 48 miles; Florence, KY; FT enrollment: 2,422)

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Notable location: Clarksburg Fire Station II Lake Santee (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Lake Santee (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Decatur 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:

2.6 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

82.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Santee:

Marital status in Lake Santee, IN
  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 70.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Santee:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Santee, IN (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,5094
Mainline Protestant4,96628
Evangelical Protestant3,44122
Other31
None10,821-
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: 8
Decatur County:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Decatur County:

3.61 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Decatur County:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

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

9.4%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.0%
Indiana:

14.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Santee:

  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTRE (1330 AM; 0 kW; GREENSBURG, IN; Owner: WTRE, INC.)
  • WBOB (1160 AM; 5 kW; FLORENCE, KY; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCKY (1360 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCNW (1560 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FAIRFIELD, OH)
  • WCIN (1480 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Santee:

  • WJLR (91.5 FM; SEYMOUR, IN; Owner: MIDWEST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WRBI (103.9 FM; BATESVILLE, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRZQ-FM (107.3 FM; GREENSBURG, IN; Owner: WTRE, INC.)
  • WAUZ (89.1 FM; GREENSBURG, IN; Owner: GOOD SHEPHERD RADIO INC)
  • WIFE (100.3 FM; CONNERSVILLE, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKWH-FM (94.3 FM; RUSHVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXCH (103.1 FM; VERSAILLES, IN; Owner: COLUMBUS RADIO, INC.)
  • WMOJ (94.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • WTTS (92.3 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGRR (103.5 FM; HAMILTON, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMUB (88.5 FM; OXFORD, OH; Owner: THE PRES.& TRUSTEES OF MIAMI UNIV.)
  • WNLT (104.3 FM; HARRISON, OH; Owner: VERNON R. BALDWIN, INC.)
  • WJYC (90.1 FM; DELHI HILLS, OH; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Santee:

  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WTTV (Channel 4; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.4mTotal length
  • $2,030,000Total costs
  • 2,720Total average daily traffic
  • 150Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,960Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lake Santee, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lake Santee, IN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Santee, IN
  • 70.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 7.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Santee, IN
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lake Santee compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Lake Santee on our top lists:

  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
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