Home Value $262,100

7% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.5%

51% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.2%

9% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.2%

15% higher than US avg

How Wever Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190

Median Age39.8 yrs

Density128/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans12.4%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$22,468

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty14.2%

County GDP$2,264M

Commute12 min

Housing

Home Value$262,100

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$211,261

Housing Units87

Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity29.2%

Uninsured6.8%

Smoking11.7%

Depression15.8%

Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain41.0 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation529 ft (161 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.5%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%

Commute12 min

Broadband74.0%

Libraries5

Is Wever a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wever receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Wever has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wever is $262,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wever experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wever has a population of 190 with a density of 128 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

190

Total Population

128

People / sq mi

39.8yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

1.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%

Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wever vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wever vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wever is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Wever vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$22,468
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,103
IRS Avg AGI	$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	14.2%
	15% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,061
County GDP	$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants	83
Healthcare	88
Retail	108
Manufacturing	50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,062
	16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	11.7 min
Drive Alone	72.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wever is $262,100, 7% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,261.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$262,100
	7% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$211,261

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	71.6%
Housing Units	87
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,062
	16% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.55%

In Wever, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 11.7% are current smokers. 15.8% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wever vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.2%
	9% below US avg
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart Disease	3.7%
High Blood Pressure	23.6%
Asthma	7.8%
COPD	4.1%
Cancer	6.2%
Stroke	1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.7%
	16% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	17.1%
Depression	15.8%
Mental Distress	12.9%
Physical Distress	9.2%
Short Sleep	29.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%
Uninsured	6.8%
	21% below US avg
Checkup Rate	63.4%
Dental Visits	59.7%
Premature Death	9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	74.4%
Healthcare Facilities	88

Wever 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 is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.0 inches
	8% above US avg
Snowfall	21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	529 ft (161 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	128/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7057°N, 91.2281°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19111

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%

D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.5%
	51% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	128/sq mi
Total Area	1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	88
Restaurants	83
Retail Stores	108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	11.7 min
Drive Alone	72.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Wever, IA

How Wever Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Wever a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Wever vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Wever vs U.S. Average

Income: Wever vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Wever vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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