The Town FilesWoodburn, Indiana
City in Allen County · population 1,551 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,000
- Household income
- $65,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.6
Woodburn is a city of 1,551 people in Allen County, Indiana. The median home is worth $137,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 98% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 81% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 81% of Indiana towns.
How Woodburn 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 Woodburn is worth $137,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $65,938, which is more affordable than 73% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $939 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodburn | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $939 | $888 |
| Median household income | $65,938 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Woodburn
| People | Woodburn | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 35.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Woodburn
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodburn since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 24, 2016 about 3.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 22, 2001.
Severe weather in Allen County since 1996
Allen County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Allen County
Allen County had 197,885 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Woodburn itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Woodburn
2 public schools with 1,281 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 700 | 14.9 |
| Woodlan Elementary School | K-6 | 581 | 17.1 |
Towns near Woodburn
- Harlan, IN6.1 mi · 1,577 people · home $179,200
- Antwerp, OH7.0 mi · 1,676 people · home $144,800
- Payne, OH7.2 mi · 1,192 people · home $112,000
- Grabill, IN8.3 mi · 1,112 people · home $150,200
- New Haven, IN9.6 mi · 15,583 people · home $166,900
- Monroeville, IN10.7 mi · 1,294 people · home $128,000
- Leo-Cedarville, IN11.0 mi · 3,624 people · home $370,100
- Hicksville, OH12.3 mi · 3,431 people · home $157,600
Woodburn questions
Is Woodburn, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodburn scores better for retirees than 31% of Indiana towns and quieter than 63%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Woodburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodburn is valued at $137,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,938, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $939 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodburn?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Woodburn get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2016. 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)