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Wabash.
About
Life in Wabash
Wabash is a community of 10,378 people in Indiana. The median household income is $53,410, median rent runs about $739 per month, and median home values are around $115,000. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wabash at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Wabash: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wabash, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (33.1%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
22.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Wabash
In Wabash, rent runs 30% below the IN average, and home values are 47% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$764
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $183,278 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Wabash
Unemployment in Wabash County, which includes Wabash, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Wabash: Wabash County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wabash County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wabash Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.5 min avg
How Wabash residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wabash, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 136 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Wabash Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Wabash.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wabash County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wabash County, which includes Wabash, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $172,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Hail | $3,500 |
| 2022 | 6 | Winter Storm | $40,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wabash County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wabash County, which includes Wabash, is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wabash County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wabash has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
19.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.41" |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.25" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 2.63" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.54" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.88" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wabash
Wabash has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc.
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Peru
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wabash
Wabash's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wabash
Wabash has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wabash
Wabash Carnegie Public Library
188 West Hill Street, Wabash
Cities Near Wabash
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wabash FAQ
Is Wabash, Indiana affordable?⌄
Wabash's median rent is $739/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,410/year. Median home value is $116,500.
What is the job market like in Wabash, Indiana?⌄
Wabash County, which includes Wabash, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wabash, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Wabash is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $739/month and median household income is $53,410/year. The median home value is $116,500. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wabash, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Wabash is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from