At a Glance
Median Income
$40,921
$29,942 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $118,307
Median Rent
$785/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.5% smoking rate
How Wenona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wenona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wenona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wenona residents earn a median household income of $40,921 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,942. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wenona is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,307. Median rent is $785/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
19.6% of adults in Wenona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wenona has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,006
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,921
Per Capita$29,942
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$785
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$118,307
Housing Units553
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,393/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation688 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wenona was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.