At a Glance
Median Income
$51,296
$29,512 per capita
Home Value
$185,400
Zillow: $203,839
Median Rent
$870/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
18.0% smoking rate
How Wewahitchka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wewahitchka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wewahitchka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wewahitchka residents earn a median household income of $51,296 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,512. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 261 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wewahitchka is $185,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,839. Median rent is $870/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
20.8% of adults in Wewahitchka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wewahitchka has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,904
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,296
Per Capita$29,512
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,400
Rent$870
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$203,839
Housing Units1,023
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.1 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wewahitchka was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.