At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$34,658 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $186,109
Median Rent
$625/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.0% smoking rate
How Wesley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wesley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wesley 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
Wesley residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,658. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wesley is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,109. Median rent is $625/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
12.4% of adults in Wesley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wesley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,658
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$625
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$186,109
Housing Units155
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wesley was founded in 1892.
The median home in Wesley was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.