At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$35,239 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $211,574
Median Rent
$820/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Wausa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wausa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wausa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wausa residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,239. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wausa is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,574. Median rent is $820/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.5% of adults in Wausa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wausa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$35,239
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$820
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$211,574
Housing Units324
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wausa was founded in 1882.
The median home in Wausa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.