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Waucoma, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
Waucoma, IA
At a Glance
How Waucoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waucoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waucoma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waucoma residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waucoma is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,685. Median rent is $588/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Waucoma reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Waucoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waucoma has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.