Roann, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wabash County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 1,587/sq mi density
$47,614 Median Income $26,223 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $236,482 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,614 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $625/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Roann, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,614
37% below
$26,223 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
66% below
Zillow: $236,482
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Roann Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roann's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
34%
Rent
54%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roann a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roann residents earn a median household income of $47,614 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,223. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 778 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roann is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,482. Median rent is $625/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

11.9% of adults in Roann hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roann has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,587/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,614
Per Capita$26,223
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,715M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$625
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$236,482
Housing Units275
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation749 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Roann was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.