Ohio
Wapakoneta is a small city in Ohio with a population of 9,867. Residents earn $61,628 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wapakoneta receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wapakoneta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wapakoneta is $61,628, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wapakoneta is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wapakoneta is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,955 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wapakoneta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,628 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,244 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,853 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,119 |
| County GDP | $3,733M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.15% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $146,000 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,921 |
| Median List Price | $208,000 |
| Median List Price | $208,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.15% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,619/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 71.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 61.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,954.8/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 315.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,598.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5652°N, 84.1907°W |
| County FIPS | 39011 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,473/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |