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Wabash, Indiana

Introduction to Wabash, Indiana

Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash county, is 42 miles SW of Fort Wayne, Indiana and 73 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 11,743.

Wabash History

Colonel David Burr, Alexander Worth and Colonel Hugh Hanna were the first European settlers in Wabash county. The county was established on January 30, 1833, while the city was incorporated in January of 1849. On March 31, 1880, Wabash became the first city in the world to be lit by electrical lighting. The name Wabash is apparently derived from the Indian term for "water over white stones."

Wabash and nearby Attractions

  • Wabash County Historical Museum
  • Seiberling Mansion
  • Hebrew Cemetery
  • Helm Creek
  • Frances Slocum State Recreation Area
  • Wabash Country Club

Things To Do In Wabash

Visitors interested in learning about the local history and culture of Wabash can plan a trip to the Wabash County Historical Museum. Another notable historic site that can be visited from Wabash is the Seiberling Mansion, the home of the Diamond Plate Glass Company’s founder, Monroe Seiberling. The city is also close to a number of parks like the Pearson Mill State Recreation Area, the Doranew Holland State Recreation Area, the Frances Slocum State Recreation Area and the Mount Hope State Recreation Area. In addition, Wabash hosts the Paradise Arts Festival every year.

Wabash Transportation

Fort Wayne International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Wabash Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by Indiana Wesleyan University, Anderson University and Ball State University.

High Points

Wabash strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWabash Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Wabash Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 16%Wabash Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Wabash Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Wabash Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wabash, IN

Comparing Wabash to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89

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