Median Income $64,583

14% lower than US avg

Home Value $86,200

69% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.0%

79% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.5%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.5%

3% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.7%

46% lower than US avg

How Waynesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population348

Median Age48.8 yrs

Density1,088/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 99%

Veterans7.7%

Economy

Median Income$64,583

Per Capita$39,289

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty6.7%

County GDP$1,344M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$86,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$115,340

Housing Units206

Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity35.5%

Uninsured6.4%

Smoking13.1%

Depression23.0%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain39.8 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.0%

High School+98.5%

Graduate+0.6%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute29 min

Broadband78.5%

Libraries5

Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waynesville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Waynesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waynesville is $64,583, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waynesville is $86,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Waynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waynesville has a population of 348 with a density of 1,088 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

348

Total Population

1,088

People / sq mi

48.8yrs

Median Age

25% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%

Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waynesville is $64,583, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Waynesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$64,583
	14% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,289
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,034
IRS Avg AGI	$67,999

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.5%
	3% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.7%
	46% below US avg
Establishments (County)	558
County GDP	$1,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants	65
Healthcare	57
Retail	71
Manufacturing	12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,356
	24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.0 min
Drive Alone	93.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Waynesville is $86,200, 69% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $115,340.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$86,200
	69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$115,340

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	93.0%
Housing Units	206
Median Year Built	1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,356
	24% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.05%

In Waynesville, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 13.1% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waynesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.5%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	29.2%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.1%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.7%
Physical Inactivity	19.1%
Depression	23.0%
Mental Distress	17.5%
Physical Distress	11.4%
Short Sleep	37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.6%
Uninsured	6.4%
	26% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.3%
Dental Visits	62.9%
Premature Death	7,078/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	67.1%
Healthcare Facilities	57

Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.8 inches
	5% above US avg
Snowfall	19.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	1,088/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2413°N, 89.1245°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17107

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 78.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%

D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.0%
	79% below US avg
High School+	98.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.6%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,088/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	78.5%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	57
Restaurants	65
Retail Stores	71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.0 min
Drive Alone	93.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.4%

Waynesville, IL

How Waynesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

Income: Waynesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Waynesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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