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Waupaca, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County
Waupaca, WI
At a Glance
How Waupaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waupaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waupaca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waupaca residents earn a median household income of $52,586 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,123. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waupaca is $177,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,898. Median rent is $748/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Waupaca reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,111/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Waupaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waupaca has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.