At a Glance
Median Rent
$606/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
268 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Wayland reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 197/100K.
Education
1.3% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,756
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
Housing
Home Value
Rent$606
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$212,568
Housing Units282
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property197/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation535 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband42.2%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayland was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (36 miles).
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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