Koontz LakeEconomy & Jobs
Koontz Lake reports a median household income of $80,538 (1.3× higher than Starke County median $63,960; 1.1× higher than Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $143,200. The surrounding county supports 19,549 jobs (avg $51,442).
- $69,578 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (at Indiana median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $80,538 — above the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 11.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 30% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $22,760 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,583,595 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,578 (at Indiana median) |
| Median Household Income | $80,538 (vs Indiana $66,219) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 19,549 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,005,627,293 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $51,442 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (9)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed unknown
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Pct Walked | 1.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12