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Wayland, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
Wayland, KY
At a Glance
How Wayland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wayland residents earn a median household income of $31,042 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayland is $21,800 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $49,564. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wayland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.