At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$32,092 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
Zillow: $207,038
Median Rent
$741/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Wendell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wendell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wendell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wendell residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wendell is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,038. Median rent is $741/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
14.2% of adults in Wendell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wendell has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$32,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent$741
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$207,038
Housing Units84
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wendell was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Hector International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.