Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Wolcott is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,044. Residents earn $70,938 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wolcott receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wolcott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wolcott is $70,938, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wolcott is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Wolcott experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,938 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,687 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $623M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,550 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7590°N, 87.0421°W |
| County FIPS | 18007 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,769/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |