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Wamac, Illinois, in Marion county, is 63 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,378.
In Wamac, about 48% of adults are married. Wamac is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Wamac had a median family income of $28,490.
In Wamac, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Wamac, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Wamac; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Wamac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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