Waynetown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
790 Population 1,756/sq mi density
$58,977 Median Income $25,467 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $210,203 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,977 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $864/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Waynetown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,977
22% below
$25,467 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
60% below
Zillow: $210,203
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Waynetown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
40%
Rent
74%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waynetown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waynetown residents earn a median household income of $58,977 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,467. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waynetown is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,203. Median rent is $864/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.

Education

15.2% of adults in Waynetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waynetown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population790
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,756/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,977
Per Capita$25,467
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$638M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$864
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$210,203
Housing Units367
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation753 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Waynetown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.