Waukena, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
77 Population 220/sq mi density
$81,500 Median Income $31,348 per capita
$450,000 Home Value $262,876 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
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, 20.0% 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

Waukena, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,500
8% above
$31,348 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
60% above
Zillow: $262,876
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
16% above
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
160%
Rent
116%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waukena a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 20.0% (456% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.

Data Overview

People

Population77
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$31,348
Unemployment20.0%
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%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
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
Broadband92.9%
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.