At a Glance
Median Income
$35,577
$23,636 per capita
Violent Crime
23/100K
274/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
55.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wawaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wawaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wawaka a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wawaka residents earn a median household income of $35,577 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,636. The unemployment rate stands at 21.6% (500% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wawaka reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 274/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Wawaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wawaka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,577
Per Capita$23,636
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty55.0%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$215,658
Housing Units54
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property274/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wawaka was built in 1938.
30.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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