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Wabash County

#18 in Best Counties to Live in Indiana
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Indiana
  • 8 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      A+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Wabash County is located in Indiana with a population of 31,848. Living in Wabash County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Wabash County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wabash County are above average.
    Population
    31,848

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $96,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $663
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Wabash County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      67.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      83.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,879.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Wabash County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,052
    National
    $55,322
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      Wabash County Reviews

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      Wabash county has seen much growth as a town and a community. The first Friday of every month they set up down town for residents and visitors to explore the art and local businesses. Mom and Pop shops have been in quite the spotlight the past few years. I find it encouraging. It almost seems like the town is trying to transform into a tourist attraction. I would like to see more services offered rather than small clothing stores and fast food. It would be rather brilliant to open something for teens and young adults to fill their evening time; that might help get some trouble off the streets if we have more activities after the shops cloths. I believe that the honey well center provided excellent entertainment, but that is not everyone taste. The current renovation of the Eagles theater will provide some life to the evening but not uphold everyone interests.
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      A small town with a very unique down home feel. Wabash offers visitors more than just a one day experience. With an array of various activities and sites to see, Wabash is a small place with a big town feel. For entertainment, events hosted by Honeywell Center are a must! Food from locally owned restaurants like Market Street Grill, are incredible. Also, First Fridays in downtown Wabash, offer excellent shops that provide a little something for everyone! For a couple’s getaway, I suggest experiencing the Charley Creek In. Charley Creek provides a night of dinner and fabulous vintage room accommodations.
      Wabash is a very beautiful historic town.There are many fun family activities. Wabash hosts a first Friday event the first Friday of every month. Lots of activities for children, bouncy houses, face paintings, and food trucks.The Honeywell center has many shows including music and theater from all over the world. The new park view hospital just opened creating lots of new jobs. Overall wabash is a small town with lots of sights to see.