At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,236 per capita
Home Value
$95,700
Zillow: $140,108
Median Rent
$634/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Wataga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wataga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wataga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wataga residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,236. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wataga is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,108. Median rent is $634/month, with 22.8% 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 1972.
Education
12.2% of adults in Wataga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wataga has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population782
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,236
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,700
Rent$634
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$140,108
Housing Units366
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation829 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wataga was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.