At a Glance
Median Income
$36,174
$15,016 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $107,890
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.5%
20.5% smoking rate
How Wabbaseka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wabbaseka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wabbaseka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wabbaseka residents earn a median household income of $36,174 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,016. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wabbaseka is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,890. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
15.0% of adults in Wabbaseka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wabbaseka has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population391
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,174
Per Capita$15,016
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,461M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$1,049
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$107,890
Housing Units113
Rent Burden37.4%
Health
Obesity50.5%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,931/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation201 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Wabbaseka was founded in 1920.
The median home in Wabbaseka was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.