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Wayne City, IL
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Wayne City, IL
At a Glance
How Wayne City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayne City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wayne City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wayne City residents earn a median household income of $58,208 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,338. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne City is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. Median rent is $746/month, with 24.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wayne City reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,311/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Wayne City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.