The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Wabash county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 1.88%. The overall influence score for Wabash is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Wabash, Illinois with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Wabash County is located in the southeastern portion of Illinois. According to the 2010 Census, the population of Wabash County was 11,947. The population is predominantly white (93.2%) with a small African American population (3.6%). The median household income is $41,717 and the poverty rate is 16.3%, slightly lower than the national average.
The majority of people in Wabash County live in rural areas, with most households owning their own homes (77.1%). The median value of owner-occupied homes is $76,100 and the median gross rent is $560. The average commute time for workers in Wabash County is 22 minutes, which is slightly lower than the national average. The unemployment rate for the county was 6.8% in 2019, slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%.
Overall, Wabash County has a rural population with a low poverty rate and a relatively high median household income.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240