At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$34,025 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $321,470
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Wasta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wasta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wasta a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wasta residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,025. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,799 business establishments, including 431 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wasta is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,470. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
32.9% of adults in Wasta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wasta has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$34,025
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$321,470
Housing Units46
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,321 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wasta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 431 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.