Waukon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,796
Population
1,337/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$32,595 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$246,823 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
27
Violent Crime/100K
425 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waukon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2685°N, 91.4785°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allamakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Waukon has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.2").