Waggoner, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 771/sq mi density
$69,135 Median Income $30,527 per capita
$40,000 Home Value $162,488 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,135 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Waggoner, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,135
8% below
$30,527 per capita
Home Value
$40,000
86% below
Zillow: $162,488
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Waggoner Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waggoner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
14%
Rent
58%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waggoner a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waggoner residents earn a median household income of $69,135 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,527. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waggoner is $40,000 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,488. Median rent is $675/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

2.7% of adults in Waggoner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waggoner has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,135
Per Capita$30,527
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,000
Rent$675
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$162,488
Housing Units93
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation645 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waggoner was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.