At a Glance
Median Income
$49,545
$22,582 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $192,489
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
48.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
18.6% smoking rate
How Weidman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weidman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weidman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weidman residents earn a median household income of $49,545 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,582. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weidman is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,489. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
11.4% of adults in Weidman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weidman has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,217
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,545
Per Capita$22,582
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty48.3%
County GDP$3,266M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$192,489
Housing Units473
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation928 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Weidman was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.