At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$38,620 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $187,217
Median Rent
$950/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wapella a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.7% (53% 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 $187,217. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population465
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$38,620
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$950
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$187,217
Housing Units260
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation744 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wapella was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.