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Wanatah, IN

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Population
972
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
730 ft
Median Home Value
$195,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$978/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,409
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Wanatah

Tucked away in southwestern LaPorte County, Wanatah offers a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by open Indiana farmland. Originally founded as a 19th-century railroad stop, this close-knit community of around a thousand residents has held on to its welcoming, small-town charm. It is best known for its annual Scarecrow Festival and peaceful country setting, while convenient highway access keeps nearby hubs like Valparaiso and Lake Michigan within easy reach for work or weekend trips.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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