At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$35,284 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
Zillow: $269,618
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanatah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 1.1% (69% 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 $269,618. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wanatah reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,912/100K.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$35,284
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$1,288
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$269,618
Housing Units516
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,912/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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