At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$32,595 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
Zillow: $226,799
Median Rent
$719/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
2,107/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Waukon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waukon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waukon 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
Waukon residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,595. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waukon is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,799. Median rent is $719/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Waukon reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,107/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Waukon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waukon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,796
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,337/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$32,595
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$719
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$226,799
Housing Units1,884
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property2,107/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary411/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,257 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Waukon was founded in 1853.
The median home in Waukon was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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