At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,843/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
45.7% high school+
Unemployment
26.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Wilburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilburn a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Wilburn reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,843/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Wilburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
45.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilburn has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,222
Unemployment26.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership22.1%
Zillow$253,189
Housing Units73
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,843/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+45.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilburn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.