What are the schools like in Wausa, NE?

Wausa is served primarily by WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Wausa?

The median household income in Wausa, NE is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Wausa, NE?

Wausa has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Wausa, NE affordable or expensive?

Wausa's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wausa is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,600 and the median rent is $763 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wausa, NE?

Crime rate data for Wausa is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wausa, NE a Good Place to Live?

Wausa is a small town of 604 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Wausa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Wausa 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: 86.9

Wausa's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wausa costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wausa, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$763	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wausa is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Wausa is served primarily by WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wausa, NE	National Avg
School District	WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wausa sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 28.6 inches of annual precipitation and 41.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wausa, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.6"
Annual Snowfall	41.7"

Demographics

Metric	Wausa, NE	National Avg
Population	604	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	29.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Magnet, NE 5 mi McLean, NE 9 mi Bloomfield, NE 9 mi Osmond, NE 10 mi Randolph, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Wausa

Wausa, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68786

Wausa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wausa, NE affordable or expensive?

Wausa's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wausa roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,600 and median rent is $763/month.

What is the crime rate in Wausa, NE?

Crime data for Wausa is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wausa?

Public schools in Wausa are operated by WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wausa, NE a good place to live?

Wausa, NE has a population of 604, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Wausa?

Wausa averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.6 inches with about 41.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wausa?

Wausa, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68786.

What is the population of Wausa?

The population of Wausa, Nebraska is 604 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wausa?

Key numbers for living in Wausa: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $78,600, median household income $57,500, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wausa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.