At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$22,020 per capita
Violent Crime
235/100K
794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.3% smoking rate
How Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmington a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilmington residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,020. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 794/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density6,971/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$22,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$277,134
Housing Units68
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent235/100K
Property794/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,190/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation672 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute52 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Wilmington was founded in 1836.
The median home in Wilmington was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.