What are the schools like in Waucoma, IA?

School district data for Waucoma is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Waucoma?

The median household income in Waucoma, IA is $64,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Waucoma, IA?

Waucoma has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

Waucoma, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Waucoma, IA affordable or expensive?

Waucoma's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waucoma is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,600 and the median rent is $625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waucoma, IA?

Waucoma has a violent crime rate of 162.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 254.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waucoma, IA a Good Place to Live?

Waucoma is a small town of 313 in Iowa, with a median household income of $64,375 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Waucoma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waucoma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waucoma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.5

Waucoma's overall cost of living index is 86.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waucoma costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waucoma, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waucoma's violent crime rate is 162.8 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

162.8 /100k

Property Crime

254.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Waucoma, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waucoma sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waucoma, IA
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Waucoma, IA	National Avg
Population	313	—
Median Age	26.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jackson Junction, IA 3 mi St. Lucas, IA 5 mi Lawler, IA 6 mi Fort Atkinson, IA 8 mi Hawkeye, IA 9 mi

Waucoma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waucoma, IA affordable or expensive?

Waucoma's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waucoma roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,600 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Waucoma, IA?

Waucoma's violent crime rate is 162.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 254.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waucoma?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Waucoma, IA a good place to live?

Waucoma, IA has a population of 313, a median household income of $64,375, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Waucoma?

Waucoma averages 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Waucoma?

The population of Waucoma, Iowa is 313 with a median age of 26.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waucoma?

Key numbers for living in Waucoma: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $98,600, median household income $64,375, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waucoma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.