The Town FilesLakeville, Indiana
Town in St. Joseph County · population 879 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,500
- Household income
- $62,772
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.2
Lakeville is a town of 879 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana. The median home is worth $136,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Indiana towns, quieter than 93% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 90% of Indiana towns.
How Lakeville ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lakeville is worth $136,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $62,772, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $797 a month. 43.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $797 | $888 |
| Median household income | $62,772 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 43.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lakeville
| People | Lakeville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lakeville
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 2023.
Severe weather in St. Joseph County since 1996
St. Joseph County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County had 121,043 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,303 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Lakeville itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Lakeville
3 public schools with 1,227 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaVille Elementary School | K-6 | 651 | 15.9 |
| LaVille Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 554 | 14.6 |
| Lancer Virtual School | 7-12 | 22 | 22.0 |
Towns near Lakeville
- North Liberty, IN7.9 mi · 1,623 people · home $162,100
- Bremen, IN8.5 mi · 4,696 people · home $211,700
- South Bend, IN10.2 mi · 103,453 people · home $140,400
- Walkerton, IN11.6 mi · 2,096 people · home $149,200
- Mishawaka, IN11.7 mi · 51,063 people · home $155,500
- Notre Dame, IN12.0 mi · 7,234 people · home —
- Plymouth, IN12.6 mi · 10,214 people · home $131,800
- Roseland, IN13.1 mi · 854 people · home $122,500
Lakeville questions
Is Lakeville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeville scores better for retirees than 90% of Indiana towns and quieter than 93%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Lakeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeville is valued at $136,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,772, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $797 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeville?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Lakeville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)