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Wayne TownshipWayne County, IN
A town of 39,551. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
39,551
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$121K
Census ACS
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
40.1
years
Jobs based here
21,390
Balanced
TownGrade
C−
#530 of 585 in IN
Is Wayne Township a good place to live?
Wayne Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $121K, 2.2 years of the Richmond area’s $56K median household income. It grades C− overall, ranked 530th of 585 in Indiana. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 88% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and the median household income is $48K, and 24% of residents live below the poverty line. On the plus side, it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 77% of U.S. towns. History is its standout character grade: an A+, better than 98% of U.S. towns, with 2 places on the National Register. 50% of working residents work locally in Wayne Township, where Indiana’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 8%. Only 28 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns score higher on history. Wayne Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 91% of U.S. towns.
What makes Wayne Township stand out
Where Wayne Township beats most towns.
Abram Gaar House and FarmHistoryA+
2 historic places
2 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Wayne Township4.6
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical IN town3.6
Civic lifeA
30% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Indiana town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
How Wayne Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Wayne Township is from typical.
Its best grade is an A+ for history (#24 of 593 in Indiana; 2 places on the National Register), which describes the town but isn’t part of the overall grade; its C− comes from the livability subjects above.
HealthReid Health 1.6 miles awayDOpen →Jobs & income21,390 jobs based hereC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8 of 20; 11.2% of households have no carA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 44% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landC+Open →History2 places on the National RegisterA+Open →Civic life4.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wayne Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wayne Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIndiana American Water - RichmondNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpRecycling Center IncMon–Fri 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pmOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana 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 hereWayne County Circuit Court ClerkWayne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code4737447374 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wayne Township.
Wayne Township is healthier than towns with similar incomes, but it has poverty well above the Indiana rate.
HealthD
Wayne Township’s grade for health is a D
Against the 4,991 U.S. towns with household incomes like Wayne Township’s, it is less healthy than 65%, so its D isn’t only a matter of income.
20% of Wayne Township adults smoke cigarettes. Wayne Township beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 15% of Wayne Township adults have diabetes.
12%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Wayne Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 21% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Wayne Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.1% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 8.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 19.4% | 14.7% |
Reid Health
1.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC+
Wayne Township’s schools rank behind 61% of Indiana districts
Its public schools are run by the Richmond Community Schools. Three of its 14 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
39%of IN districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 649 | D |
| Richmond High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,273 | C+ |
| Charles Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 359 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsC+
Conserved land covers 1.3% of Wayne Township
14 miles of trail in 11 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Glenn Miller Park, at 194 acres.
#187for trails in IN
| Wayne Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 427 of 33,672 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Springwood Park | 0.4 mi | 29 |
| 2. Glenn Miller Park | — | 194 |
| 3. Clear Creek Park | — | 90 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Wayne Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Wayne Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
About half of Wayne Township’s working residents commute to Richmond
Wayne Township’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. The top destinations are Richmond (50%), Indianapolis (8%) and Eaton (2%). 4.6% of workers work from home in Wayne Township.
50%work in town
| Wayne Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.8% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Wayne Township50%
Richmond50%
Indianapolis8%
Eaton2%
Muncie2%
5 mi
median commute distance
21,390
jobs based in Wayne Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Indiana’s
23.5% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12.3% across Indiana, which weighs on its C− for jobs and income.
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Indiana average. 21% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
40.1median age · IN 38.1
| Wayne Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 22% | 29% |
Wayne TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
13%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma13%
High school35%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 93 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.1 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Median age: women 41.4, men 38.0.
| Wayne Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.3% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.9% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Wayne Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 1986, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Wayne Township.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
14
paid flood claims since 1986
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 80 attractions →Levi Coffin House and 23 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wayne Township. Close and well known come first.
8 mi MuseumLevi Coffin House
40 mi LandmarkLux Mundi
40 mi MuseumFort Recovery
36 mi MuseumDayton Art Institute304K visitors a year
34 mi National Historical ParkDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park80K visitors a year
in town MuseumRichmond Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Levi Coffin House: Nyttend, Public domain · Lux Mundi: NTT72USA, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Dayton Art Institute: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Richmond Art Museum: William Merritt Chase, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wayne Township
18pages on Wayne Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Wayne Township
Indiana University-EastUniversity or college · Public · Richmond1.9 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionBethany Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Richmond2.1 miEarlham CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Richmond2.4 mi$53,930 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Wayne Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
Landmarks
2 places in Wayne Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Wayne Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Wayne Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 41,217 and it contained 19,510 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 53 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
Wayne Township’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Wayne Township.
Center TownshipFranklin TownshipWebster TownshipBoston TownshipJefferson TownshipJackson TownshipRichmondWayne Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | #530 | C− | B+ | — | C+ | D |
| Center Township | #408 | C+ | B+ | — | A− | C− |
| Franklin Township | — | — | A− | — | A− | C− |
| Webster Township | — | — | A | — | A− | C− |
| Boston Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Richmond | #537 | C− | B+ | — | C+ | D |
Franklin Township and Webster Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Wayne Township, Center Township, Franklin Township, Webster Township and Richmond report no FBI crime data of their own. Boston Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Wayne Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Wayne Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wayne Township, IN a good place to live?
Wayne Township grades C− overall, better than 23% of U.S. towns and #530 of 585 in Indiana. It grades D for health and C+ for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Wayne Township, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.