Wallingford, IA

Iowa

Wallingford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 174. Residents earn $69,167 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 176/sq mi density
$69,167 Median Income $38,629 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $170,541 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,167 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $617/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,167
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,300
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $617
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Wallingford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population174
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$38,629
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$519M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$617
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,541
Housing Units75
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Libraries3

Is Wallingford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wallingford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wallingford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wallingford is $69,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wallingford is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wallingford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wallingford has a population of 174 with a density of 176 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.1%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

174
Total Population
176
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wallingford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wallingford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wallingford is $69,167, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wallingford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,167
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,629
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$63,021

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)330
County GDP$519M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare28
Retail43
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wallingford is $73,300, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $617 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,541.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,300
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,541

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$617
47% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units75
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Rate4.35%
In Wallingford, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 20.0% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wallingford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep34.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits66.8%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities28
Wallingford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.7 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates43.3203°N, 94.7922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+80.3%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density176/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants14
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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