Wabash County, IN Economy


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Wabash, IN County is a great place to live and work. The area has a lower cost of living than the average US city, especially when it comes to rent - 2 bedroom apartments go for $850 compared to the national average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also more affordable in Wabash, with an index rating of 93 versus 100 in the US. There are lots of local amenities to enjoy, such as the Wabash Riverwalk for outdoor recreation, several historical sites like the Old Jail Museum, and plenty of local businesses like CodeBrew Coffee and Urban Vines Winery & Brew Yard. With its low cost of living and interesting attractions, Wabash is an ideal place to call home.

Wabash County has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Wabash County has seen the job market decrease by -0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Wabash County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wabash County is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wabash County is 6.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Wabash County
- The average income of a Wabash County resident is $21,943 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wabash County resident is $59,611 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWabash, IndianaUnited States
  3.86
  -6.6%-6.2%
  22.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  6.1%4.6%
  $28,608$37,638
  $59,611$69,021
  $69,495$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.7%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  4.7%6.8%
  27.8%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  10.1%11.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  0.8%1.9%
  1.9%4.7%
  0.9%1.9%
  1.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.2%4.2%
  9.8%9.3%
  15.5%14.0%
  2.0%2.1%
  5.9%7.0%
  5.9%4.8%
  2.0%4.7%
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