Shamrock Lakes, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 220 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.0%
Males: 112  (51.0%)
Females: 108  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip code: 47348

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,066 (it was $61,875 in 2000)
Shamrock Lakes:

$89,066
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,948 (it was $21,088 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,390 (it was $105,400 in 2000)
Shamrock Lakes:

$160,390
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,548; detached houses: $191,088
March 2022 cost of living index in Shamrock Lakes: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.2%
(3.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 4813.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (27.2%), English (15.5%), German (12.6%), Polish (9.7%), Irish (3.9%), Hungarian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 917 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 820 people per square mile   (low).

Shamrock Lakes, Indiana map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,387 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,563 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Muncie, IN (15.2 miles , pop. 67,430).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (48.7 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (153.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Matthews, IN (2.0 miles ),
Hartford City, IN (2.0 miles ),
Upland, IN (2.3 miles ),
Eaton, IN (2.5 miles ),
Fowlerton, IN (2.8 miles ),
Gaston, IN (2.8 miles ),
Gas City, IN (3.3 miles ),
Jonesboro, IN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 85.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Shamrock Lakes, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shamrock Lakes, IN in 2022

Shamrock Lakes satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Shamrock Lakes, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (24.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (25.6%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.6%)
  • Utilities (11.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.7%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.4%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (10.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Paper (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Shamrock Lakes, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.6%)
  • Engineers (7.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)

Average climate in Shamrock Lakes, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.9. This is worse than average.

City:

92.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Shamrock Lakes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Shamrock Lakes town center killed 25 people and injured 835 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 9.9 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 125 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shamrock Lakes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 188.7 miles away from Shamrock Lakes center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 172.0 miles away from Shamrock Lakes center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 188.8 miles away from Shamrock Lakes center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 171.0 miles away from Shamrock Lakes center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from Shamrock Lakes center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 209.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Blackford County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shamrock Lakes topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Shamrock Lakes:

  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; HARTFORD CITY, IN)
  • BRIDGEWATER REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HARTFORD CITY, IN)
  • HARTFORD CITY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HARTFORD CITY, IN)
  • HEARTS WITH INTEGRITY (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; HARTFORD CITY, IN)
  • UNIVERSITY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; UPLAND, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT GASTON (Hospital, about 8 miles away; GASTON, IN)
  • TWIN CITY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GAS CITY, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shamrock Lakes:

  • Taylor University (about 5 miles; Upland, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,272)
  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 15 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681)
  • Ball State University (about 15 miles; Muncie, IN; FT enrollment: 20,254)
  • Anderson University (about 25 miles; Anderson, IN; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 38 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Indiana University-East (about 48 miles; Richmond, IN; FT enrollment: 2,867)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 49 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)

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Blackford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

78.7%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Shamrock Lakes:

Marital status in Shamrock Lakes, IN
  • Never married: 34.2%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 17.1%

For population 25 years and over in Shamrock Lakes:

  • High school or higher: 99.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shamrock Lakes, IN (based on Blackford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,7929
Evangelical Protestant1,67815
Catholic4001
Other5-
None8,891-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

4.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Blackford County:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.1%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Blackford County:

28.6%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.7%
State:

14.3%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$236
Sewerage 0$0 2$2,182
Totals for Government 0$0 6$2,418

Shamrock Lakes government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $73,000 ($331.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($81.82)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($45.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.55)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($9.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($45.45)

Shamrock Lakes government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $69,000 ($313.64)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($140.91)
    Public Utility License: $2,000 ($9.09)

Shamrock Lakes government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($100.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($81.82)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($18.18)

Shamrock Lakes government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $232,000 ($1054.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shamrock Lakes:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGOM (860 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXFN (1340 AM; 1 kW; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: MUNCIE SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WBAT (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shamrock Lakes:

  • WHTY (93.5 FM; HARTFORD CITY, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WTUR (89.7 FM; UPLAND, IN; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WMRI (106.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WLBC-FM (104.1 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: MUNCIE SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBST (92.1 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWDS (90.5 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP.)
  • WERK (104.9 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WMDH-FM (102.5 FM; NEW CASTLE, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHCI (88.1 FM; HARTFORD CITY, IN; Owner: BLACKFORD COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION)
  • WHTI (96.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBSB (89.5 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCJC (99.3 FM; VAN BUREN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • W299AJ (107.7 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGNR-FM (97.9 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WBSW (90.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WURK (101.7 FM; ELWOOD, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBSJ (91.7 FM; PORTLAND, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Shamrock Lakes:

  • WIWU-LP (Channel 51; MARION, IN; Owner: IWU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTTK (Channel 29; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIPB (Channel 49; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSOT-LP (Channel 57; MARION, IN; Owner: SUNNYCREST MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WMUN-LP (Channel 26; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP, MUNCIE IND.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.1mTotal length
  • $500,000Total costs
  • 1,648Total average daily traffic
  • 76Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,251Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shamrock Lakes, IN
  • 88.2%Electricity
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.9%Wood
  • 1.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shamrock Lakes, IN
  • 60.0%Utility gas
  • 40.0%Electricity


Shamrock Lakes compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
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