At a Glance
Median Income
$33,906
$25,200 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $172,038
Median Rent
$425/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
20.7% smoking rate
How Wanette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wanette residents earn a median household income of $33,906 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,200. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanette is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,038. Median rent is $425/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.1% of adults in Wanette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanette has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,906
Per Capita$25,200
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$425
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$172,038
Housing Units152
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,332/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,022 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute36 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wanette was built in 1971.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.