The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone and 65 years of age or older. Within the town's 651 households, 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female head of household, and 34.7% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population. The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.34% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.75% multi-racial. There were 1,722 housing units with an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km 2). The population density was 5.8 people per square mile (2.2/km 2). Source: SERCC Nowdata for Indian Lake 2SW from Albany areaĭemographics Historical populationĪccording to the census of 2000, there were 1,471 people, 651 households, and 425 families residing in the town. The wettest month ever was June 1922 with 10.31" while the driest month was November 1989 with no precipitation.Ĭlimate data for Indian Lake 2SW 1981-2010, extremes 1899-2017 The wettest year on record was 2011 with 60.80" while the driest year ever was 1963 with 27.42". The record low high is -12 in 1968 and the record high low is 74 in 2006. The coldest temperature in a typical year is -22, putting Indian Lake in hardiness zone 4B. The record high is 105 in June 1919 but the temperature hasn't exceeded 95 since 1935. Days in the 80s are also relatively uncommon with an average of just 18 per year. Just 0.1 days per year exceed 90 with the last coming in 1988. The coldest month is January with a mean of 15.4 while the warmest month is July with a mean of 63.8. Precipitation is abundant year round but peaks in summer. Winters are cold and snowy while summers are warm and wet. Indian Lake has a humid continental climate ( Dfb) although it is much colder than most of New York due to its high elevation and northern location. There are dozens of seasonal hunting camps. Land within the town is a mixture of state and private ownership. The Hudson River forms part of the eastern town line. In the village center, the east-west State Route 28 meets the north-south Route 30. Essex County and Warren County border the town to its east. The town lies within the Adirondack Park. In 1861, Indian Lake was expanded using territory from the towns of Gilman and Lake Pleasant.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 266.3 square miles (689.6 km 2). The town of Indian Lake was established in 1858 from the towns of Gilman (now defunct), Long Lake, and Wells. 6 Communities and locations in Indian Lake.