What are the schools like in Nappanee, IN?

Nappanee is served primarily by Wa-Nee Community Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Nappanee?

The median household income in Nappanee, IN is $68,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Nappanee, IN?

Nappanee has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.2 inches.

Nappanee, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nappanee, IN affordable or expensive?

Nappanee's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nappanee is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,400 and the median rent is $827 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nappanee, IN?

Nappanee has a violent crime rate of 204.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 657.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nappanee, IN a Good Place to Live?

Nappanee is a small town of 7,276 in Indiana, with a median household income of $68,750 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Nappanee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nappanee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nappanee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.6

Nappanee's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nappanee costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nappanee, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$827	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nappanee's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.5 /100k

Property Crime

657.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Nappanee is served primarily by Wa-Nee Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nappanee, IN	National Avg
School District	Wa-Nee Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nappanee sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nappanee, IN
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.2"

Demographics

Metric	Nappanee, IN	National Avg
Population	7,276	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wakarusa, IN 6 mi Bremen, IN 8 mi Milford, IN 8 mi New Paris, IN 10 mi Wyatt, IN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Nappanee

Nappanee, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46550

Nappanee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nappanee, IN affordable or expensive?

Nappanee's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nappanee roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,400 and median rent is $827/month.

What is the crime rate in Nappanee, IN?

Nappanee's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 657.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nappanee?

Public schools in Nappanee are operated by Wa-Nee Community Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nappanee, IN a good place to live?

Nappanee, IN has a population of 7,276, a median household income of $68,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Nappanee?

Nappanee averages 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 45.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nappanee?

Nappanee, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46550.

What is the population of Nappanee?

The population of Nappanee, Indiana is 7,276 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nappanee?

Key numbers for living in Nappanee: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $193,400, median household income $68,750, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nappanee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.