At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$33,054 per capita
Home Value
$50,500
Zillow: $149,266
Median Rent
$575/mo
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Washta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washta residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,054. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washta is $50,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,266. Median rent is $575/month, with 13.0% 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 1938.
Education
11.9% of adults in Washta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$33,054
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,500
Rent$575
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$149,266
Housing Units122
Rent Burden13.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Washta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.