What are the schools like in Wawaka, IN?

School district data for Wawaka is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wawaka?

The median household income in Wawaka, IN is $34,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Wawaka, IN?

Wawaka has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

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

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

Wawaka has a violent crime rate of 98.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 469.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wawaka, IN a Good Place to Live?

Wawaka is a small town of 82 in Indiana, with a median household income of $34,737 and a 11.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Wawaka's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Wawaka metro area.

Metric	Wawaka, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wawaka's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.4 /100k

Property Crime

469.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wawaka, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wawaka sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wawaka, IN
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wawaka, IN	National Avg
Population	82	—
Median Age	52.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brimfield, IN 4 mi Albion, IN 6 mi Kimmell, IN 6 mi Ligonier, IN 6 mi Topeka, IN 6 mi

Wawaka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wawaka, IN affordable or expensive?

Wawaka has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $34,737.

What is the crime rate in Wawaka, IN?

Wawaka's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 469.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wawaka?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wawaka, IN a good place to live?

Wawaka, IN has a population of 82, a median household income of $34,737, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. 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 Wawaka?

Wawaka averages 31.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wawaka?

The population of Wawaka, Indiana is 82 with a median age of 52.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wawaka?

Key numbers for living in Wawaka: median home N/A, median household income $34,737, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wawaka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.