At a Glance
Median Income
$54,199
$31,851 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $185,591
Median Rent
$677/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Wabash Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wabash's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wabash a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wabash residents earn a median household income of $54,199 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,851. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Wabash is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,591. Median rent is $677/month, with 27.0% 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 1955.
Education
21.9% of adults in Wabash hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wabash has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population10,378
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,075/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,199
Per Capita$31,851
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,715M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$677
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$185,591
Housing Units5,022
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation747 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wabash was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.