At a Glance
Median Income
$44,234
$26,207 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
Zillow: $178,311
Median Rent
$782/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Wise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wise a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wise residents earn a median household income of $44,234 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,207. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wise is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,311. Median rent is $782/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Wise reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,982/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Wise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wise has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,940
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,234
Per Capita$26,207
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent$782
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$178,311
Housing Units1,584
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,982/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,444 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Wise was founded in 1874.
The median home in Wise was built in 1976.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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