Wilbur, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
922 Population 698/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $30,613 per capita
$220,700 Home Value $291,434 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilbur, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,821
27% below
$30,613 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
22% below
Zillow: $291,434
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Wilbur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
78%
Rent
70%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilbur 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

Wilbur residents earn a median household income of $54,821 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,613. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilbur is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,434. Median rent is $817/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

18.4% of adults in Wilbur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilbur has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population922
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$30,613
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A
Home Value$220,700
Rent$817
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$291,434
Housing Units419
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,269/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation2,161 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilbur was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.