At a Glance
Median Income
$45,787
$26,265 per capita
Home Value
$134,500
Zillow: $277,289
Violent Crime
97/100K
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $45,787 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waynesville is $134,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,289. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Waynesville reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,332/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,787
Per Capita$26,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,500
Rent
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$277,289
Housing Units77
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waynesville was built in 1959.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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