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Tri-Lakes, IN

Census-designated place in Whitley County, Indiana.

Population

1,025

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

300

ZIP codes

0

Tri-Lakes and its ZIP codes

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Tri-Lakes at a glance

  • Tri-Lakes is 57% denser than Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $115,250 a year, 60% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,500 (48% above Indiana).

Local data for Tri-Lakes, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tri-Lakes, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$115,250

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$323,500

Homeownership

98.3%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

54.1

Average commute

28.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (398), Irish Americans (165), Polish Americans (56).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitley County. PPP loans are for Tri-Lakes.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,004

14,183 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,895

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$556M

FY 2026, $16,252 per person

Whitley County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Tri-Lakes, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tri-Lakes, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

384

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

70

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 16°F

39.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tri-Lakes, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Tri-Lakes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MerriamCensus-designated place2.4 mi1
Big LakeCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.6
Bear LakeCensus-designated place6 mi0.2
WolflakeCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.7
ChurubuscoTown6.7 mi1.1
Columbia CityCity6.8 mi5.5
CoesseCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.7
Lake EverettCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.6
AlbionTown9.8 mi1.9
LarwillTown11 mi0.2
KimmellCensus-designated place11 mi1
ArcolaCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
LaottoCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
AvillaTown13 mi1.7
CromwellTown14 mi0.3
PiercetonTown14 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tri-Lakes, IN in?
Tri-Lakes is in Whitley County, Indiana.
What is the population of Tri-Lakes, IN?
About 1,025 people live in Tri-Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tri-Lakes?
Nearby places include Merriam (2.4 mi), Big Lake (3.3 mi), Bear Lake (6 mi), Wolflake (6.3 mi), Churubusco (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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