City profile
Wabash, IN
Wabash County · Population 10,358
Wabash is a town in Wabash County, IN with about 10,358 residents and a typical home value near $116,000. It is 41 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$116,500
Typical monthly housing
$712
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 41/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
79 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
10,358
Black population
0.3%
County
Wabash County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,358 residents
- Typical home value about $116,000
- 41 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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