Indiana
Wallace is a small town in Indiana with a population of 136. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wallace receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Wallace offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wallace is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wallace is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Wallace experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,625 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,001 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,905 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
| County GDP | $534M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,682/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 704 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9871°N, 87.1471°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County FIPS | 18121 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 41.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |