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Wautoma, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,882 Population 672/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $24,580 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $279,819 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 4,438 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wautoma, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$24,580 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
61% below
Zillow: $279,819
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
4,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Wautoma Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wautoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
39%
Rent
62%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wautoma a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wautoma residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,580. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% 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 Wautoma is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,819. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.3% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Wautoma reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,438/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Wautoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wautoma 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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,882
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$24,580
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$725
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$279,819
Housing Units964
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property4,438/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary94/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation862 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Wautoma was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.