Iowa
Waukon is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,796. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waukon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waukon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waukon is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Waukon is $133,700, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waukon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 52 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Waukon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,595 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.28% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $133,700 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,799 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.28% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 51.8/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 51.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2685°N, 91.4785°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |