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Wolcottville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,126 Population 1,115/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $22,194 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $337,318 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolcottville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,583
27% below
$22,194 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
65% below
Zillow: $337,318
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
28% below
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wolcottville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
35%
Rent
70%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolcottville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolcottville residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,194. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolcottville is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,318. Median rent is $819/month, with 22.5% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Wolcottville reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,736/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Wolcottville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolcottville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,126
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$22,194
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$819
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$337,318
Housing Units440
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation941 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolcottville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.