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Waldron, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Shelby County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
729 Population 579/sq mi density
$88,333 Median Income $27,724 per capita
$114,700 Home Value $236,041 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,001 Violent Crime/100K 2,900 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,001 violent crimes/100K (163% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldron, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,333
18% above
$27,724 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
59% below
Zillow: $236,041
Violent Crime
1,001/100K
163% above
2,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Waldron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
263%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waldron residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,013 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waldron is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,041. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Waldron reports 1,001 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 163% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,900/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Waldron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldron has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population729
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$27,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,700
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$236,041
Housing Units269
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,001/100K
Property2,900/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation834 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Waldron was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.