Wever, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
190 Population 128/sq mi density
$262,100 Home Value $235,185 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wever, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$262,100
7% below
Zillow: $235,185
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wever Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wever's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wever a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wever is $262,100 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,185. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.5% of adults in Wever hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wever has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,468
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103

Housing

Home Value$262,100
Rent
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$235,185
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation529 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wever was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.