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Wallingford, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

3.1 /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
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallingford, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,167
8% below
$38,629 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
74% below
Zillow: $170,541
Violent Crime
362/100K
5% below
1,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Wallingford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallingford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallingford residents earn a median household income of $69,167 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,629. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallingford is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,541. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Wallingford reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,120/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Wallingford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallingford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$38,629
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$170,541
Housing Units75
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property1,120/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallingford was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.