At a Glance
Median Income
$86,907
$40,937 per capita
Home Value
$225,400
Zillow: $286,684
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.5% smoking rate
How Lake Waynoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Waynoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Waynoka a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Waynoka residents earn a median household income of $86,907 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,937. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Waynoka is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,684. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
25.5% of adults in Lake Waynoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Waynoka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,041
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,907
Per Capita$40,937
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,400
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$286,684
Housing Units912
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute51 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Waynoka was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.