What are the schools like in Wolcottville, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Wolcottville?

The median household income in Wolcottville, IN is $56,106 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Wolcottville, IN?

Wolcottville has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Wolcottville, IN affordable or expensive?

Wolcottville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wolcottville is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,500 and the median rent is $849 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Wolcottville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wolcottville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Wolcottville is a small town of 1,140 in Indiana, with a median household income of $56,106 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

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

All Wolcottville 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: 91.0

Wolcottville's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wolcottville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wolcottville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$849	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,106	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wolcottville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wolcottville, 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	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wolcottville sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wolcottville, IN
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wolcottville, IN	National Avg
Population	1,140	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wolcottville

Wolcottville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46795

Wolcottville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolcottville, IN affordable or expensive?

Wolcottville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wolcottville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,500 and median rent is $849/month.

What is the crime rate in Wolcottville, IN?

Crime data for Wolcottville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wolcottville?

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

Is Wolcottville, IN a good place to live?

Wolcottville, IN has a population of 1,140, a median household income of $56,106, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Wolcottville?

Wolcottville averages 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wolcottville?

Wolcottville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46795.

What is the population of Wolcottville?

The population of Wolcottville, Indiana is 1,140 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wolcottville?

Key numbers for living in Wolcottville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $89,500, median household income $56,106. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wolcottville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.