At a Glance
Median Income
$49,700
$38,465 per capita
Home Value
$157,600
Zillow: $112,178
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Wanamie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanamie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanamie 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
Wanamie residents earn a median household income of $49,700 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,465. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanamie is $157,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,178. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 30.3% 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 1938.
Education
11.4% of adults in Wanamie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanamie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population762
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,700
Per Capita$38,465
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,600
Rent$1,263
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$112,178
Housing Units312
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation754 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wanamie was built in 1938.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.