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Wamac
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Wamac is a peaceful small town in southern Illinois, known for its tight-knit community and rural surroundings. Visitors can expect a slow pace of life and traditional Midwestern hospitality. While amenities are limited, neighbors are friendly and local events are heartfelt.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
985
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.51°, -89.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,530
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1125 mm
Internet Speed
388 Mbps
Upload
255 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
ENL
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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