Wingate, IN

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
327 Population 1,721/sq mi density
$62,019 Median Income $30,048 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $205,912 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,019 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,019
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,500
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $638
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population327
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,019
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$638M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$638
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$205,912
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation776 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+85.2%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.5%
Libraries4

Is Wingate a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Wingate has a population of 327 with a density of 1,721 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

327
Total Population
1,721
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wingate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wingate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wingate is $62,019, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Wingate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,019
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,048
Avg Weekly Wage$891
IRS Avg AGI$63,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)370
County GDP$638M

Business (County)

Restaurants31
Healthcare22
Retail62
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Wingate is $77,500, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $205,912.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,500
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$205,912

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below US avg
Rent Burden23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Rate3.23%
In Wingate, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wingate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.4%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Wingate vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Wingate has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,721/sq mi
Coordinates40.1722°N, 87.0724°W
County FIPS18045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60-point margin. 81.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.1%
D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.1%
94% below US avg
High School+85.2%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,721/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.5%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants31
Retail Stores62

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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