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Waucoma, IA

Waucoma, IA.

Population: 1,314 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,233
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+45.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$244,233
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (41 mi)
Nearest airport
George L Scott Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,629
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,799
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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