Wilkinson, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
427 Population 2,135/sq mi density
$63,500 Median Income $35,353 per capita
$132,500 Home Value $293,734 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilkinson, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,500
16% below
$35,353 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
53% below
Zillow: $293,734
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wilkinson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
47%
Rent
73%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilkinson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilkinson residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,353. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilkinson is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,734. Median rent is $850/month, with 21.5% 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 1955.

Education

9.3% of adults in Wilkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilkinson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population427
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,135/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$35,353
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$850
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$293,734
Housing Units207
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilkinson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.