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Wanatah, IN
Town in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Population
1,178
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
842
ZIP codes
0
Wanatah and its ZIP codes
Wanatah at a glance
- Wanatah is about 4.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,409, 5% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,100 (11% below Indiana) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Wanatah, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wanatah, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,409
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Irish Americans (188), Polish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaPorte County. PPP loans are for Wanatah.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,051
40,196 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$769M
FY 2026, $6,837 per person
How people get to work
Wanatah, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wanatah, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wanatah, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Wanatah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HannaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Union MillsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| La CrosseTown | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| WellsboroCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WestvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 3.3 |
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ValparaisoCity | 9 mi | 17.1 |
| KoutsTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Kingsford HeightsTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AberdeenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| KingsburyTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| South CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Shorewood ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Salt Creek CommonsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ChestertonTown | 15 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wanatah, IN in?
- Wanatah is in LaPorte County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Wanatah, IN?
- About 1,178 people live in Wanatah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wanatah?
- Nearby places include Hanna (5.6 mi), Union Mills (7.3 mi), La Crosse (7.6 mi), Wellsboro (7.9 mi), Westville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023