St. Wendel, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

St. Wendel is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,120. Residents earn $83,182 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,120 Population 659/sq mi density
$83,182 Median Income $38,031 per capita
$267,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$267,900 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,182
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,900
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How St. Wendel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,120
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,182
Per Capita$38,031
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,629M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation553 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+96.1%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Libraries9

Is St. Wendel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Wendel receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Wendel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Wendel is $83,182, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Wendel is $267,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Wendel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Wendel has a population of 1,120 with a density of 659 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.2%), with 11.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,120
Total Population
659
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Wendel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Wendel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Wendel is $83,182, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: St. Wendel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,182
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,031
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
IRS Avg AGI$67,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,183
County GDP$15,629M

Business (County)

Restaurants488
Healthcare706
Retail747
Manufacturing224

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,926
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Wendel is $267,900, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,900
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,926
12% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%

Health Metrics: St. Wendel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Premature Death10,888/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access85.7%
Healthcare Facilities706

Crime Rates: St. Wendel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

St. Wendel has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation553 ft (169 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates38.1050°N, 87.7000°W
County FIPS18163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43%

Winner: Republican by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density659/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities706
Restaurants488
Retail Stores747

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Work from Home5.6%

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