Wakarusa, IN
Living in Wakarusa
Bikeability47
Walkability59
Commute76
Public Transit24
Affordability84
Public Safety82
Airports37
Hospitals57
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+129 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent-$74 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Utility gas87%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakarusa
United States45
Indiana52
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area31
Elkhart County31
Property Crime in Wakarusa
United States48
Indiana47
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area21
Elkhart County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakarusa
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakarusa, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakarusa, IN
Wabash School
2 miles, E
Country Echos
2 miles, S
Old Order Mennonite Garden Spot
3 miles, NW
Hillside Mennonite W
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakarusa, IN
Goshen College
10 miles, E
Bethel University
14 miles, NW
Indiana University-South Bend
14 miles, NW
Radiological Technologies University VT
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakarusa, IN
Community Hospital of Bremen Inc
9 miles, SW
Doctors Neuropsychiatric Hospital
9 miles, SW
Goshen Hospital
10 miles, E
Elkhart General Hospital
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wakarusa, IN
South Bend International Airport
20 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
54 miles, NE
Fort Wayne International Airport
57 miles, SE
Chicago Midway International Airport
91 miles, W