At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$41,659 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $165,845
Median Rent
$618/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Wampum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wampum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wampum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wampum residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,659. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wampum is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,845. Median rent is $618/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
10.6% of adults in Wampum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wampum has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$41,659
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$618
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$165,845
Housing Units293
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation799 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Wampum was founded in 1796.
The median home in Wampum was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.