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Wauseon, OH
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Wauseon, OH
At a Glance
How Wauseon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wauseon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wauseon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wauseon residents earn a median household income of $74,337 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,466. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wauseon is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,302. Median rent is $814/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wauseon reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,912/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Wauseon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wauseon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.