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Silver Lake, IN
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Population
857
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,580
ZIP codes
0
Silver Lake and its ZIP codes
Silver Lake at a glance
- Silver Lake is about 8.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,272 a year, 23% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (49% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,158 a month.
Local data for Silver Lake, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver Lake, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,272
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$1,158/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (177), Irish Americans (74), French Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kosciusko County. PPP loans are for Silver Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,767
35,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $6,091 per person
How people get to work
Silver Lake, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Lake, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Lake, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Silver Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaypoolTown | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver DamCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BurketTown | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LaketonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| AkronTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| PalestineCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| North ManchesterTown | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
| SidneyTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Liberty MillsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MentoneTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Winona LakeTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| RoannTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ServiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WoosterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WarsawCity | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| PiercetonTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Lake, IN in?
- Silver Lake is in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Silver Lake, IN?
- About 857 people live in Silver Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Lake?
- Nearby places include Claypool (3.9 mi), Beaver Dam (4.5 mi), Burket (6.8 mi), Laketon (7.1 mi), Akron (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023