At a Glance
Median Income
$37,639
$18,709 per capita
Home Value
$279,300
Zillow: $463,019
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Wimer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wimer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wimer a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wimer residents earn a median household income of $37,639 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,709. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wimer is $279,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,019. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.5% of adults in Wimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wimer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,639
Per Capita$18,709
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
C
Home Value$279,300
Rent
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$463,019
Housing Units206
Rent Burden47.2%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation1,399 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute93 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wimer was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.