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Wyanet, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 275 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 1,618 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wyanet, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$33,053 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
66% below
Zillow: $131,984
Median Rent
$912/mo
22% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
1,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wyanet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wyanet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
34%
Rent
78%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wyanet a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wyanet residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wyanet is $96,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,984. Median rent is $912/month, with 19.7% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Wyanet reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,618/100K.

Education

8.8% of adults in Wyanet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wyanet has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population970
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$33,053
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$912
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$131,984
Housing Units467
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property1,618/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation652 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Wyanet was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.