Illinois
Wapella is a small town in Illinois with a population of 465. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wapella receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wapella offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wapella is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Wapella is $101,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Wapella experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,620 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,292 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,073 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 346 |
| County GDP | $1,629M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,043 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.95% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $101,800 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,148 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,043 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.95% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,246/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2218°N, 88.9612°W |
| County FIPS | 17039 |
Winner: Republican by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.3% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |