Waukau, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
332 Population 239/sq mi density
$166,800 Home Value $274,873 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Waukau, WI

At a Glance

Home Value
$166,800
41% below
Zillow: $274,873
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Waukau Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waukau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
59%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waukau a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waukau is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,873. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

3.3% of adults in Waukau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waukau has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,739
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952

Housing

Home Value$166,800
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$274,873
Housing Units208
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband44.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Waukau was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.