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Waukena, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Waukena is a small town in California with a population of 77. Residents earn $81,500 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
77 Population 220/sq mi density
$81,500 Median Income $31,348 per capita
$450,000 Home Value
$1,344 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$450,000 home value, $1,344/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,500
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $450,000
60% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.6%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,344
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

How Waukena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population77
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 43%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$31,348
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$9,220M
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$450,000
Rent$1,344
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units21
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured18.9%
Smoking15.1%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation205 ft (62 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband28.0%
Libraries7

Is Waukena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waukena receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate. Waukena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waukena is $81,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waukena is $450,000, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Waukena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Waukena has a population of 77 with a density of 220 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (42.9%).

Population

77
Total Population
220
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75.3%
Female 24.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Waukena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only44.4%
43% below US avg
Spanish55.6%
315% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Waukena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waukena is $81,500, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Waukena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,500
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,348
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
IRS Avg AGI$58,024

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,457
County GDP$9,220M

Business (County)

Restaurants218
Healthcare244
Retail303
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,105
17% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Waukena is $450,000, 60% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,344 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$450,000
60% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,344
16% above US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units21
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,105
17% above US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Waukena, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 32.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waukena vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.4%
Cancer5.7%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity32.8%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured18.9%
120% above US avg
Checkup Rate67.0%
Dental Visits52.5%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access65.8%
Healthcare Facilities244
Waukena has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area enjoys 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates36.1391°N, 119.5110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06031
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.4%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
42% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density220/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities244
Restaurants218
Retail Stores303

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

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