Wyanet, IL

Illinois

Wyanet is a small town in Illinois with a population of 970. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
970 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $33,053 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $131,984 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $912/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,800
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $912
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Wyanet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population970
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$33,053
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,598M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$912
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$131,984
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation652 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Libraries14

Is Wyanet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wyanet receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wyanet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wyanet is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wyanet is $96,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Wyanet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wyanet has a population of 970 with a density of 1,021 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

970
Total Population
1,021
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wyanet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wyanet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wyanet is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Wyanet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,053
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare60
Retail95
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wyanet is $96,800, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $912 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $131,984.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,800
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$131,984

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$912
22% below US avg
Rent Burden19.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Rate5.54%
In Wyanet, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wyanet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities60

Crime Rates: Wyanet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Wyanet has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates41.3609°N, 89.5827°W
County FIPS17011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants77
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Work from Home3.3%

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