At a Glance
Median Income
$43,400
$29,902 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
62.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.7% smoking rate
How Wenden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wenden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wenden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wenden residents earn a median household income of $43,400 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,902. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Education
15.9% of adults in Wenden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
62.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wenden has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born32.3%
Veterans24.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,400
Per Capita$29,902
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$196,211
Housing Units352
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain7.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,888 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+62.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband38.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wenden was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
32.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.