At a Glance
Median Income
$100,417
$34,457 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $191,236
Violent Crime
130/100K
941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Willey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willey residents earn a median household income of $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,457. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willey is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,236. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Willey reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 941/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Willey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willey has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$34,457
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$191,236
Housing Units41
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property941/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,348 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Willey was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.