Wapello, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,935 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$71,131 Median Income $33,542 per capita
$128,800 Home Value $148,120 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,131 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $707/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wapello, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,131
5% below
$33,542 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
54% below
Zillow: $148,120
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
46%
Rent
61%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wapello a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.4% (33% 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 $148,120. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,935
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,131
Per Capita$33,542
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$707
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$148,120
Housing Units857
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation579 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wapello was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.