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Wamac, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
Wamac, IL
At a Glance
How Wamac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wamac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wamac a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wamac residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,937. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wamac is $21,900 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,521. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.6% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Wamac reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,848/100K.
Education
1.9% of adults in Wamac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wamac has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.