At a Glance
Median Income
$21,532
$16,682 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
Zillow: $146,778
Median Rent
$953/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
19.0% smoking rate
How Wilmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilmar residents earn a median household income of $21,532 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,682. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmar is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,778. Median rent is $953/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
12.1% of adults in Wilmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmar has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,532
Per Capita$16,682
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$819M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A
Home Value$101,700
Rent$953
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$146,778
Housing Units224
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity50.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilmar was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.