What are the schools like in Waynesville, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Waynesville?

The median household income in Waynesville, IN is $43,361 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Waynesville, IN?

Waynesville has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Waynesville, IN affordable or expensive?

Waynesville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waynesville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Waynesville has a violent crime rate of 8.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 87.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waynesville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Waynesville is a small town of 123 in Indiana, with a median household income of $43,361 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Waynesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waynesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waynesville 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: 90.3

Waynesville's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waynesville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waynesville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,361	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waynesville's violent crime rate is 8.4 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

8.4 /100k

Property Crime

87.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Waynesville, 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	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waynesville sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waynesville, IN
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.3"

Demographics

Metric	Waynesville, IN	National Avg
Population	123	—
Median Age	60.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	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	8.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mineral Springs, IN 2 mi Walesboro, IN 2 mi Azalia, IN 3 mi Bethel Village, IN 3 mi Jonesville, IN 4 mi

Waynesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waynesville, IN affordable or expensive?

Waynesville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waynesville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $135,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Waynesville, IN?

Waynesville's violent crime rate is 8.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 87.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waynesville?

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

Is Waynesville, IN a good place to live?

Waynesville, IN has a population of 123, a median household income of $43,361, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Waynesville?

Waynesville averages 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 16.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Waynesville?

The population of Waynesville, Indiana is 123 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waynesville?

Key numbers for living in Waynesville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $135,400, median household income $43,361, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waynesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.