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Wapella, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County
Wapella, IL
At a Glance
How Wapella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wapella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wapella a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wapella residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,620. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wapella is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,148. Median rent is $950/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Wapella reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Wapella hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wapella has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.