At a Glance
Median Income
$76,042
$41,257 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $208,992
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
18.9% smoking rate
How Wiota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wiota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wiota a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wiota residents earn a median household income of $76,042 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,257. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wiota is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,992. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.8% of adults in Wiota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wiota has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,042
Per Capita$41,257
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$991M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$208,992
Housing Units56
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,245 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband60.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wiota was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.