At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$33,053 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
Zillow: $131,932
Median Rent
$912/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wyanet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.0% (44% 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 $131,932. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population970
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$33,053
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$912
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$131,932
Housing Units467
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
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
Broadband89.5%
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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.