At a Glance
Median Income
$79,306
$36,451 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $128,311
Median Rent
$900/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washburn residents earn a median household income of $79,306 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washburn is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,311. Median rent is $900/month, with 14.2% 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 1938.
Education
17.0% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washburn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,026
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,306
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$900
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$128,311
Housing Units507
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation693 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute39 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Washburn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.