Wayland, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
489
Population
730/sq mi density
$606
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayland, MO
At a Glance
Median Rent
$606/mo
48% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
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)
Rent
52%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
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.
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 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,756
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
Housing
Home Value
Rent$606
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$225,333
Housing Units282
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation535 ft
Education
FBachelor'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).
15.5% of the population has a disability.