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Wapello, IA
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Wapello, IA
At a Glance
How Wapello Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wapello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wapello a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wapello residents earn a median household income of $71,131 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wapello is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,037. Median rent is $707/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Wapello reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Wapello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wapello has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.