Koontz Lake is a upper-middle-income small town of 1,182 with home prices 1.5× below the Indiana median.
Population in Koontz Lake stands at 1,182 — placing it among the smaller communities of Marshall County, Indiana. Households here earn a median of $80,538.
Definition and scope
Koontz Lake sits within Marshall County, Indiana, one of Indiana's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Plymouth, IN metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Koontz Lake has approximately 1,182 residents. The median age is 55.0 years. Roughly 88% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $143,200.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 96.9%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Koontz Lake is $80,538. Poverty rate stands at 11.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 19.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Koontz Lake:
- Public schools: 15
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 4
Getting around
For air travel, residents typically use Plymouth Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Marshall County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at South Bend, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Koontz Lake sits at an elevation of 839 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5b.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.