At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$42,757 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $236,248
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
15.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,757. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wiota is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,248. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
18.0% of adults in Wiota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wiota has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$42,757
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$236,248
Housing Units36
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wiota was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.