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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,053 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,389 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 771 |
| County GDP | $1,598M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.54% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $96,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,984 |
| Census Median Rent | $912 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.54% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 652 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3609°N, 89.5827°W |
| County FIPS | 17011 |
Winner: Republican by 24.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |