At a Glance
Median Income
$62,702
$23,109 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
Zillow: $162,585
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
24.7% smoking rate
How Waynesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waynesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waynesville residents earn a median household income of $62,702 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,109. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waynesville is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,585. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
9.2% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population979
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,702
Per Capita$23,109
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$162,585
Housing Units178
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation50 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Waynesville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.