Waltz township, Indiana
Waltz township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Waltz township is a geographic entity located in Wabash County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,198. The land area covers 43.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,198 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.6 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 525 | ±115 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 573 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 525 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $182,300 | ±$47,723 |
| Median Gross Rent | $671 | ±$8 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,268 | ±$42,514 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,889 | ±$10,412 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | ±15.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 182 | ±176 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 565 | ±159 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.1% | ±14.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WALTZ
GUS Population: 1,210 (2024)
ID: 104035
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: WALTZ TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
46 W OAK STREET P.O. BOX 159, SOMERSET IN 46984-9310
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GUS Population: 30,777 (2024)
ID: 190100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WABASH COUNTY AUDITOR
1 W HILL ST, 101, WABASH IN 46992-3175
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Andrews, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Converse, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
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College | 15.7 mi away | 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN, 46953-4974 |
7656746901
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WABASH CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 188 WEST HILL STREET, WABASH, IN, 46992 |
(260) 563-2972
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
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College | 15.8 mi away | 1900 West 50th Street, Marion, IN, 46953 |
7656772870
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CONVERSE-JACKSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 108 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET, CONVERSE, IN, 46919 |
(765) 395-3344
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 20.0 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 102 EAST MAIN STREET, PERU, IN, 46970 |
(765) 473-3069
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 21.7 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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SWAYZEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 301 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, SWAYZEE, IN, 46986 |
(765) 922-7526
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 22.4 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, MARION, IN, 46953 |
(765) 668-2900
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WABASH, IN US, located 6.9 miles from Waltz township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 17.9° | 25.9° | 2.41" | 7.3" |
| February | 38.0° | 20.3° | 29.2° | 2.25" | 4.8" |
| March | 48.9° | 29.2° | 39.1° | 2.63" | 2.4" |
| April | 61.9° | 39.6° | 50.7° | 3.54" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.1° | 50.9° | 62.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 60.5° | 71.0° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 63.6° | 74.2° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 54.4° | 66.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 43.1° | 54.3° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 32.5° | 41.7° | 2.91" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.4° | 23.5° | 30.9° | 2.34" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| La Fontaine town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Amboy town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Wabash city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Jalapa CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Converse town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1816979982. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.