Wakarusa, IN

Living in Wakarusa

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 59
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 45
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Schools 88
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Residents

2k Population +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

$66k Median 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

$150k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median 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

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Wabash School
2 miles, E
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Country Echos
2 miles, S
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Hillside Mennonite W
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Wakarusa, IN

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Goshen College
10 miles, E
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Bethel University
14 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakarusa, IN

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Goshen Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Wakarusa, IN

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