Wildwood, IN

Indiana

Wildwood is a small town in Indiana with a population of 191. Residents earn $64,643 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
191 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$64,643 Median Income $25,077 per capita
$208,300 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,300 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,643
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $208,300
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population191
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,643
Per Capita$25,077
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,959M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units148

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation963 ft (294 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries3

Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wildwood receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Wildwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wildwood is $64,643, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wildwood is $208,300, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wildwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wildwood has a population of 191 with a density of 1,061 people per square mile. The median age is 24.1 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

191
Total Population
1,061
People / sq mi
24.1yrs
Median Age
38% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wildwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wildwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wildwood is $64,643, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Wildwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,643
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,077
Avg Weekly Wage$942
IRS Avg AGI$73,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$1,959M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare82
Retail155
Manufacturing87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wildwood is $208,300, 26% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,300
26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.9%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall38.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation963 ft (294 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates41.5929°N, 85.1896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+75.9%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants93
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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