Indiana
Wabash is a small city in Indiana with a population of 10,378. Residents earn $54,199 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wabash receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wabash offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wabash is $54,199, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wabash is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wabash experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,199 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,851 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,050 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 778 |
| County GDP | $1,715M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $115,000 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,042 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $677 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $685 |
| 1 Bedroom | $729 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $956 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,146 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,266 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8028°N, 85.8292°W |
| County FIPS | 18169 |
Winner: Republican by 50.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.89 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 113 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |