Waukon, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,796 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 64, IA
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Schools

East Campus Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Waukon High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Luther College
17 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
21 miles, W • 1.9 star
Upper Iowa University
34 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Viterbo University
39 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
15 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center
26 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
44 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
68 miles, NW • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
68 miles, SW • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
71 miles, S • 1 star
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