At a Glance
Median Income
$54,945
$33,848 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
Zillow: $274,031
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Wetumpka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wetumpka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wetumpka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wetumpka residents earn a median household income of $54,945 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,848. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wetumpka is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,031. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Wetumpka reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,476/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Wetumpka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wetumpka has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,182
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,945
Per Capita$33,848
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$1,088
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$274,031
Housing Units2,769
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property4,476/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault198/100K
Burglary462/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation168 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wetumpka was founded in 1834.
The median home in Wetumpka was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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