At a Glance
Median Income
$64,943
$33,255 per capita
Home Value
$236,200
Zillow: $388,693
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
14.3% smoking rate
How Waubeka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waubeka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waubeka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waubeka residents earn a median household income of $64,943 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,255. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waubeka is $236,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,693. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
16.7% of adults in Waubeka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waubeka has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,943
Per Capita$33,255
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,200
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$388,693
Housing Units214
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Waubeka was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.