At a Glance
Median Income
$81,500
$31,348 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
Zillow: $262,876
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
1,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Waukena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waukena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waukena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waukena residents earn a median household income of $81,500 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,348. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waukena is $450,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,876. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Waukena reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,266/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Waukena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$31,348
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
B+
Home Value$450,000
Rent$1,344
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$262,876
Housing Units21
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property1,266/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Waukena was built in 1981.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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