At a Glance
Median Income
$102,596
$33,944 per capita
Violent Crime
222/100K
2,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Wayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayton residents earn a median household income of $102,596 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,944. 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 117 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wayton reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,000/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Wayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,596
Per Capita$33,944
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$139M
Avg Weekly Wage$695
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$233,434
Housing Units84
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property2,000/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,883 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayton was built in 1974.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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