At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$25,584 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
Zillow: $185,783
Median Rent
$817/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.0% smoking rate
How Willshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willshire 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
Willshire residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,584. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willshire is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,783. Median rent is $817/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
8.2% of adults in Willshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willshire has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$25,584
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,318M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$817
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$185,783
Housing Units179
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation800 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Willshire was founded in 1822.
The median home in Willshire was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.