Vera Cruz, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
29 Population 290/sq mi density
$44,583 Median Income $38,186 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $276,919 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Vera Cruz, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,583
41% below
$38,186 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
73% below
Zillow: $276,919
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Vera Cruz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
27%
Rent
102%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vera Cruz a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vera Cruz residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,186. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vera Cruz is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,919. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 33.1% 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 1954.

Education

5.6% of adults in Vera Cruz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vera Cruz has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$38,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$1,188
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$276,919
Housing Units33
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation824 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vera Cruz was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.