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Waynesville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $39,289 per capita
$86,200 Home Value $115,340 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waynesville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,583
14% below
$39,289 per capita
Home Value
$86,200
69% below
Zillow: $115,340
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
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 $64,583 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,289. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waynesville is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,340. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Waynesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,434/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population348
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$39,289
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$115,340
Housing Units206
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,434/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Waynesville was founded in 1825.
The median home in Waynesville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.