At a Glance
Median Income
$45,753
$25,355 per capita
Median Rent
$367/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
4,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Wagener Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wagener's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wagener a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wagener residents earn a median household income of $45,753 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,355. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wagener reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,123/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Wagener hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wagener has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,170
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,753
Per Capita$25,355
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$367
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$56,328
Housing Units489
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
F
Violent476/100K
Property4,123/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation467 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband64.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wagener was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.