Living in Wever, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wever · Census data 2020–2024
Wever has 142 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $43,750 (42% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $311,100.
Wever is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wever at a glance
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 43.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $311,100State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
Is Wever a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Iowa median; home values 50% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wever
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wever the median home value is $311,100, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wever median household income
The median household income in Wever is $43,750 and the income per person is $21,270. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Wever: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 23%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
Wever demographics
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wever ›
Education in Wever
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Wever have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wever
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Wever vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wever | 142 | $43,750 | $311,100 | — |
| Oak Hills | 137 | $250,001 | $373,900 | — |
| Pontoosuc | 108 | $62,500 | $66,700 | — |
| Dallas City | 894 | $63,056 | $90,000 | $866 |
| Denmark | 835 | $136,875 | $194,400 | — |
| Lomax | 318 | $51,875 | $79,000 | $810 |
| West Burlington | 3,189 | $48,542 | $124,000 | $800 |
| Fort Madison | 10,133 | $50,705 | $94,200 | $826 |
| Middletown | 322 | $56,750 | $163,600 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Wever, IA?
The median household income in Wever is $43,750, 42% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wever?
The median home value in Wever is $311,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Wever, IA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Iowa median; home values 50% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Wever?
The median age in Wever is 43.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Wever?
The unemployment rate in Wever is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wever?
13.5% of adults in Wever have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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