At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$25,469 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $283,680
Median Rent
$670/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
26.6% smoking rate
How Waubun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waubun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waubun a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waubun residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,469. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waubun is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,680. Median rent is $670/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
12.2% of adults in Waubun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waubun has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$25,469
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$670
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$283,680
Housing Units165
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Waubun was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hector International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.