Wapakoneta, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Auglaize County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,867 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$61,628 Median Income $33,244 per capita
$146,000 Home Value $240,818 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,100 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,628 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wapakoneta, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,628
18% below
$33,244 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
48% below
Zillow: $240,818
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
76% below
1,100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Wapakoneta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wapakoneta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
52%
Rent
68%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wapakoneta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wapakoneta residents earn a median household income of $61,628 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,244. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,119 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wapakoneta is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,818. Median rent is $789/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Wapakoneta reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,100/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Wapakoneta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wapakoneta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,867
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,628
Per Capita$33,244
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$3,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$789
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$240,818
Housing Units4,590
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property1,100/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,619/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation897 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Wapakoneta was founded in 1782.
The median home in Wapakoneta was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.