The Town FilesWinamac, Indiana
Town in Pulaski County · population 2,318 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,600
- Household income
- $47,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 39.1
Winamac is a town of 2,318 people in Pulaski County, Indiana. The median home is worth $147,600, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks hipper than 87% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 82% of Indiana towns.
How Winamac ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winamac is worth $147,600, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $47,083, which is more affordable than 19% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 52.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winamac | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $742 | $888 |
| Median household income | $47,083 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Winamac
| People | Winamac | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Winamac
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winamac since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 149 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 17, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2013.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 5,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,220 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Winamac itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Winamac
3 public schools with 1,088 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Pulaski Elementary School | PK-5 | 466 | 14.1 |
| Winamac Community High School | 9-12 | 360 | 13.8 |
| Winamac Community Middle School | 6-8 | 262 | 13.8 |
Towns near Winamac
- Kewanna, IN10.2 mi · 576 people · home $77,300
- Bass Lake, IN11.7 mi · 1,384 people · home $324,600
- Buffalo, IN13.3 mi · 619 people · home $125,000
- Royal Center, IN14.1 mi · 802 people · home $83,800
- North Judson, IN14.4 mi · 1,857 people · home $134,500
- Culver, IN14.6 mi · 1,129 people · home $243,900
- Medaryville, IN15.1 mi · 559 people · home $78,500
- Francesville, IN15.3 mi · 852 people · home $131,900
Winamac questions
Is Winamac, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winamac scores better for retirees than 82% of Indiana towns and quieter than 58%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Winamac?
The median owner-occupied home in Winamac is valued at $147,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,083, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Winamac?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 26.5 inches of snow.
Does Winamac get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winamac since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)