At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$27,724 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
Zillow: $244,696
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldron a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 $244,696. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population729
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$244,696
Housing Units269
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,559/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.