Indian Lake Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,226 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,237 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 33 15
Feb 3 25 18
Mar 3 18 26
Apr 3 5 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 5 1 44
Nov 4 10 34
Dec 4 30 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Indian Lake Central School
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Long Lake Central School
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
Newcomb Central School
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Johnsburg Central School
20 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Word of Life Bible Institute
28 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Country Community College
38 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Adirondack Community College
47 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
39 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Glens Falls Hospital
49 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Plattsburgh International Airport
74 miles, NE • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
76 miles, E • 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
78 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
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