Illinois
Wayne City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,050. Residents earn $58,208 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wayne City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wayne City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wayne City is $58,208, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Wayne City is $108,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wayne City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,208 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,338 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $825 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,895 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 379 |
| County GDP | $679M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.22% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $108,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,131 |
| Census Median Rent | $746 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $698 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $916 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,098 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,537 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.22% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3476°N, 88.5894°W |
| County FIPS | 17191 |
Winner: Republican by 70.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.79 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |