Wabasso FL CR 510 east01, 2011
Wabasso’s story
128 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 3 maps from 1949 on.
- 1898Wabasso is settled
WabassoFL
A town of 1,467, settled in 1898.
Population
1,467
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$401K
Census ACS
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
51.8
years
Jobs based here
768
Balanced
Is Wabasso a good place to live?
The best of Wabasso’s subject grades are an A− for schools and an A for the outdoors; the weakest is a D− for hazard risk. On hazard risk, just 24 of Florida’s 779 towns do worse. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 82% of U.S. towns. Among 639 Florida towns, just 7 have a lower July high than Wabasso. Wabasso’s trail density is 2.9 miles per square mile, above both Florida’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Only 55 of Florida’s 779 towns score higher on the outdoors. The biggest place to walk is Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area, 140 acres with 3 miles of trail. Wabasso has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Wabasso stand out
Where Wabasso beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Small town
1,467 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SebastianWinter BeachWabasso
How Wabasso grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Wabasso is from typical.
Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 17% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthCleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 7.1 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$59K median household incomeB−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $401K, 5.5 years of the Sebastian metro’s $73K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Wabasso: who provides what
Wabasso is unincorporated, so Indian River County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIndian River County Utilities (2 Wtps)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesIndian River CountyIndian River County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereIndian River Supervisor of ElectionsIndian River County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP codes32967, 32970, 3295832967 70% · 32970 16% · 32958 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wabasso.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Wabasso faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 60 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Wabasso.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
60
paid flood claims since 1999
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
Wabasso’s public schools outperform 78% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Indian River school district. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
78%of FL districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasso SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 52 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Wabasso is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Wabasso sits where Florida’s towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 16% on this measure. Wabasso beats the Florida average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 14% of Wabasso adults report frequent mental distress.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Wabasso | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
12 better15 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Wabasso | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 9.1% |
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
7.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Florida overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (21% statewide). Wabasso’s median age is 51.8 years. 44% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
51.8median age · FL 42.6
| Wabasso | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 31% | 29% |
WabassoFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school20%
Some college23%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s36%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 45% and 71% women
The Census survey reached too few of Wabasso’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Wabasso | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 21.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.5% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.8% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.2% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.4% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 36.4% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Wabasso
Wabasso has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Wabasso is 54°F.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter56–73°
Spring65–80°
Summer75–89°
Fall70–83°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
A job hub: Wabasso has 1.1 jobs for every working resident and draws in 750 commuters
Most working residents leave Wabasso for work: only 3% work in town. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Wabasso. Jobs based in Wabasso grew to 768 in 2023, 415 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Wabasso | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wabasso3%
Vero Beach16%
Vero Beach South4%
Sebastian4%
Fort Pierce3%
12 mi
median commute distance
768
jobs based in Wabasso
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 18% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
8.5%conserved
8.5%
conserved · 201 of 2,354 acres
11 mi
of trails · 2.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area | 3 mi | 140 |
| 2. West Wabasso Park | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 3. Hobart Park | — | 30 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
The median home in Wabasso sells for about $694K
$694Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →Urca de Lima and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wabasso. Close and well known come first.
19 mi Ancient siteUrca de Lima
20 mi MuseumNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
30 mi Stadium & arenaFirst Data Field
37 mi Zoo & aquariumBrevard Zoo
11 mi GardenMcKee Botanical Garden
8 mi MuseumVero Beach Museum of Art
20 mi MuseumNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum30 mi Stadium & arenaFirst Data Field37 mi Zoo & aquariumBrevard Zoo11 mi GardenMcKee Botanical Garden8 mi MuseumVero Beach Museum of ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · First Data Field: JoeCondon, Public domain · Brevard Zoo: Rusty Clark from merritt usland FLA, CC BY 2.0 · McKee Botanical Garden: Robert Lawton, CC BY 2.5 · Vero Beach Museum of Art: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wabasso
17pages on Wabasso
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wabasso; the nearest are
Indian River State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Fort Pierce23.1 mi$2,764 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Wabasso residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
About Wabasso
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Wabasso is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wabasso had a population of 1,627. It is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SR 510. Wabasso is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 32970
- Area code
- 772
Questions about Wabasso
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wabasso, FL expensive?
The typical home is worth about $401,000, 7% above the Florida typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.