At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$26,085 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
Zillow: $173,666
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.8% smoking rate
How Wickett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wickett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wickett 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
Wickett residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,085. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 403 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wickett is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,666. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
6.6% of adults in Wickett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wickett has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population644
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$26,085
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$5,273M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,555
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$173,666
Housing Units219
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain13.8 in/yr
Elevation2,657 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wickett was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.