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Wawaka, IN
Census-designated place in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
85
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Wawaka and its ZIP codes
Wawaka at a glance
- Wawaka is 41% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Wawaka, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noble County. PPP loans are for Wawaka.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wawaka, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wawaka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| LigonierCity | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| AlbionTown | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| TopekaTown | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Rome CityTown | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| CromwellTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Adams LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Cree LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KendallvilleCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| MillersburgTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| South MilfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wawaka, IN in?
- Wawaka is in Noble County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Wawaka, IN?
- About 85 people live in Wawaka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wawaka?
- Nearby places include Brimfield (4.2 mi), Kimmell (5.7 mi), Ligonier (5.9 mi), Albion (5.9 mi), Topeka (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023