Indiana
Wingate is a small town in Indiana with a population of 327. Residents earn $62,019 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wingate receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wingate offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wingate is $62,019, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wingate is $77,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Wingate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,019 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,277 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $638M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $77,500 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,912 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,687/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1722°N, 87.0724°W |
| County FIPS | 18045 |
Winner: Republican by 60 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.1% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.5% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |