At a Glance
Median Income
$52,813
$25,836 per capita
Home Value
$49,500
Zillow: $79,028
Median Rent
$529/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Witt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Witt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Witt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Witt residents earn a median household income of $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,836. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Witt is $49,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,028. Median rent is $529/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
11.6% of adults in Witt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Witt has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population844
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$25,836
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,500
Rent$529
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$79,028
Housing Units430
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Witt was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.