Winamac, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Pulaski County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,445 Population 1,798/sq mi density
$43,571 Median Income $27,848 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $199,749 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,571 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $708/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Winamac, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,571
42% below
$27,848 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $199,749
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Winamac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
40%
Rent
61%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winamac 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

Winamac residents earn a median household income of $43,571 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,848. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winamac is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,749. Median rent is $708/month, with 36.1% 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 1954.

Education

15.0% of adults in Winamac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winamac has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,445
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,798/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,571
Per Capita$27,848
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$708
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$199,749
Housing Units1,215
Rent Burden36.1%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,375/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation704 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Winamac was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.