At a Glance
Median Income
$61,628
$33,244 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
Zillow: $225,921
Median Rent
$789/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
1,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.9% (47% 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 $225,921. 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 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,410/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,867
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,628
Per Capita$33,244
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$3,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$789
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$225,921
Housing Units4,590
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property1,410/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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