Wabash

IN

Wabash County, Indiana

Population 31K |Median income $66,806 |1 hospital

Population
30,844
Wabash County
Median Income
$66,806
Near average
Median Home Value
$157,200
-31% vs avg
Median Age
42.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
31K-6%
Median Income
$66,806+48%
Median Home Value
$157,200+65%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-26%
Unemployment
3.4%-66%

Economics

Median Rent
$762/mo
Poverty Rate
11.1% -22% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%
Work From Home 6.3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 93.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40%
Obesity
38.1%
Short Sleep Duration
32.5%
Physical Inactivity
26.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Current Smoking
16.8%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Diabetes
13.8%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.6%
Dental Visit 61.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PARKVIEW WABASH HOSPITAL, INC
WABASH · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Wabash Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Wabash, IN? ▼
Wabash, IN has a population of 30,844 people, located in Wabash County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Wabash? ▼
The median household income in Wabash, IN is $66,806 per year. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
What is the median home value in Wabash? ▼
The median home value in Wabash, IN is $157,200. Median rent is $762/month.
What are the top health concerns in Wabash? ▼
The top health indicators in Wabash include High Blood Pressure (40%), Obesity (38.1%), Short Sleep Duration (32.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Wabash? ▼
Wabash has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Wabash? ▼
The median age in Wabash, IN is 42.7 years. 23.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Wabash, IN is located in Wabash County, Indiana. With a population of 31K and a median household income of $66,806, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Wabash area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Wabash County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.