At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$42,518 per capita
Home Value
$267,000
Zillow: $382,814
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Wamic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wamic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wamic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wamic residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,518. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wamic is $267,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,814. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Wamic reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,617/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Wamic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wamic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$42,518
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$382,814
Housing Units62
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,617/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,808 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wamic was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.
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