Wayne Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,950 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,488 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jay County
2
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jay County
1
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 19, IN State House District 33, IN
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Schools

East Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
East Jay County Middle School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
General Shanks Elem School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Judge Haynes Elementary School
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Wright State University-Lake Campus
25 miles, E • 2.3 star
Taylor University
28 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Ball State University
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Vincent Randolph Hospital Inc
19 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
86 miles, W • 3.2 star
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