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Big Lake, IN
Census-designated place in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
445
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
769
ZIP codes
0
Big Lake and its ZIP codes
Big Lake at a glance
- Big Lake is about 4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noble County. PPP loans are for Big Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Lake, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Big Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-LakesCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MerriamCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Columbia CityCity | 7.9 mi | 5.5 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| LarwillTown | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbionTown | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| ChurubuscoTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| CromwellTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| North WebsterTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CoesseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BarbeeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PiercetonTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake EverettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Lake, IN in?
- Big Lake is in Noble County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Big Lake, IN?
- About 445 people live in Big Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Lake?
- Nearby places include Tri-Lakes (3.3 mi), Bear Lake (3.3 mi), Merriam (3.6 mi), Wolflake (4.2 mi), Columbia City (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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