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Wawaka, IN

Indiana

Wawaka is a small town in Indiana with a population of 102. Residents earn $35,577 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
102 Population 134/sq mi density
$35,577 Median Income $23,636 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,577 median income, 21.6% unemployment
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,577
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.6%
500% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 55.0%
344% higher than US avg

How Wawaka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population102
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans82.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,577
Per Capita$23,636
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty55.0%
County GDP$2,553M
Commute23 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,658
Housing Units54
Rent Burden24.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation903 ft (275 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries6

Is Wawaka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wawaka receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wawaka has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wawaka is $35,577, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 55.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wawaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wawaka has a population of 102 with a density of 134 people per square mile. The median age is 57.7 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

102
Total Population
134
People / sq mi
57.7yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wawaka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wawaka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wawaka is $35,577, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 55.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Wawaka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,577
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,636
Avg Weekly Wage$971
IRS Avg AGI$64,905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.6%
500% above US avg
Poverty Rate55.0%
344% above US avg
Establishments (County)983
County GDP$2,553M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare82
Retail133
Manufacturing127

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,487
0% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,658.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$215,658

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%
Housing Units54
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,487
0% below US avg
Wawaka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.0 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall29.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates41.4599°N, 85.4835°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18113
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.4-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.5%

Winner: Republican by 51.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+81.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density134/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants73
Retail Stores133

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.0%

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