At a Glance
Median Income
$118,144
$66,277 per capita
Median Rent
$879/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
621/100K
1,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Wacissa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wacissa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wacissa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wacissa residents earn a median household income of $118,144 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,277. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,134 business establishments, including 735 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wacissa reports 621 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,076/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Wacissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wacissa has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population328
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$118,144
Per Capita$66,277
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$879
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$301,054
Housing Units272
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent621/100K
Property1,076/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.3%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wacissa was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 735 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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