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Waucoma, IA
City in Fayette County, Iowa.
Population
291
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
622
ZIP codes
0
Waucoma and its ZIP codes
Waucoma at a glance
- Waucoma is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Waucoma, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Waucoma.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,294
6,976 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waucoma, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waucoma, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Waucoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson JunctionCity | 3.9 mi | 6 |
| St. LucasCity | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| LawlerCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| HawkeyeCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FredericksburgCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| SpillvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ProtivinCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CalmarCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| West UnionCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| New HamptonCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| SumnerCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| OssianCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| RandaliaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RidgewayCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FrederikaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waucoma, IA in?
- Waucoma is in Fayette County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Waucoma, IA?
- About 291 people live in Waucoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waucoma?
- Nearby places include Jackson Junction (3.9 mi), St. Lucas (5 mi), Lawler (6.3 mi), Fort Atkinson (8 mi), Hawkeye (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023