Wanatah, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaPorte County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,248 Population 891/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $35,284 per capita
$191,200 Home Value $287,977 Zillow
$1,288 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$191,200 home value, $1,288/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wanatah, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,938
19% below
$35,284 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
32% below
Zillow: $287,977
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
11% above
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wanatah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
68%
Rent
111%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wanatah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wanatah residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,284. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,494 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wanatah is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,977. Median rent is $1,288/month, with 41.3% 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 1965.

Education

16.4% of adults in Wanatah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wanatah has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,248
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$35,284
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$1,288
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$287,977
Housing Units516
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation728 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Wanatah was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.