Waucoma, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
330 Population 702/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $29,066 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $81,798 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waucoma, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$29,066 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $81,798
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
36%
Rent
51%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waucoma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.5% (86% 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 $81,798. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population330
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$29,066
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$588
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$81,798
Housing Units123
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waucoma was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.