At a Glance
Median Income
$44,554
$21,053 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
Zillow: $230,190
Median Rent
$573/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.1% smoking rate
How Wausaukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wausaukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wausaukee 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
Wausaukee residents earn a median household income of $44,554 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,053. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,257 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wausaukee is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,190. Median rent is $573/month, with 22.4% 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 1964.
Education
7.2% of adults in Wausaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wausaukee has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,554
Per Capita$21,053
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent$573
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$230,190
Housing Units281
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation729 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wausaukee was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.