At a Glance
Median Income
$48,542
$30,565 per capita
Home Value
$201,600
Zillow: $276,117
Median Rent
$855/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13.7% smoking rate
How Wilhoit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilhoit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilhoit a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilhoit residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,565. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilhoit is $201,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,117. Median rent is $855/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
9.7% of adults in Wilhoit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilhoit has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,027
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,542
Per Capita$30,565
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$201,600
Rent$855
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$276,117
Housing Units565
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,575 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute49 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilhoit was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.