Median Income
$78,750
5% higher than US avg
Home Value
$267,000
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.3%
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Wamic Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population120
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans52.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$42,518
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,393M
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation1,808 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+80.0%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
CommuteN/A
Broadband43.0%
Libraries3
Is Wamic a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wamic receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wamic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wamic is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wamic is $267,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Wamic experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Wamic has a population of 120 with a density of 99 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80%), with 20% Hispanic.
Population
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Wamic is $78,750, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,750 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,518 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,376 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,108 |
| County GDP | $2,393M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,511 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
The median home value in Wamic is $267,000, 5% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $267,000 |
| 5% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,511 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
In Wamic, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Wamic vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,591/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
Crime Rates: Wamic vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 637 |
Safety Score
Wamic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 64% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 21.5 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2256°N, 121.2927°W |
| County FIPS | 41065 |