At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$30,878 per capita
Home Value
$197,500
Zillow: $270,473
Median Rent
$858/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
18.9% smoking rate
How Wahkon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wahkon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wahkon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wahkon residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,878. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wahkon is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,473. Median rent is $858/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
18.0% of adults in Wahkon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wahkon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$30,878
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,500
Rent$858
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$270,473
Housing Units202
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,257 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wahkon was built in 1976.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.