At a Glance
Median Income
$80,227
$39,300 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
Zillow: $216,831
Median Rent
$815/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.6% smoking rate
How Wilber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilber a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilber residents earn a median household income of $80,227 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,300. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilber is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,831. Median rent is $815/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
19.2% of adults in Wilber hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilber has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,178
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,447/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,227
Per Capita$39,300
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$815
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$216,831
Housing Units776
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,335 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Wilber was founded in 1873.
The median home in Wilber was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.