Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$685
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
6% higher than US avg
How Wilkie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,195
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$49,300
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty13.2%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$685
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units510
Rent Burden8.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,185 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+43.8%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Wilkie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wilkie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wilkie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wilkie is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wilkie is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.8% have completed high school.
Wilkie has a population of 1,195 with a density of 335 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 4.9% Asian.
Population
1,195
Total Population
2021 Census
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8% |
The median household income in Wilkie is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.1% |
| 181% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
The median home value in Wilkie is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $685 (41% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $685 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.7% |
| Housing Units | 510 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wilkie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4168°N, 108.7014°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |