At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$28,937 per capita
Home Value
$21,900
Zillow: $40,979
Median Rent
$805/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
20.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wamac a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 12.3% (242% 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 $40,979. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population794
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$28,937
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$21,900
Rent$805
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$40,979
Housing Units421
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation499 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Wamac was founded in 1916.
The median home in Wamac was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.