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Wautoma, WI
City in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,817
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
650
ZIP codes
0
Wautoma and its ZIP codes
Wautoma at a glance
- Wautoma is about 6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,361 a year, 58% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,600 (51% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Wautoma, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wautoma, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,361
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$131,600
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (623), Mexican Americans (384), Irish Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waushara County. PPP loans are for Wautoma.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,778
5,774 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,567
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,164 per person
How people get to work
Wautoma, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wautoma, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wautoma, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Wautoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeshkoroVillage | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| Wild RoseVillage | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| LohrvilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| RedgraniteVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Pine RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ColomaVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HancockVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| HarrisvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| PlainfieldVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| AlmondVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WestfieldVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| PrincetonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| BerlinCity | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| MontelloCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wautoma, WI in?
- Wautoma is in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wautoma, WI?
- About 1,817 people live in Wautoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wautoma?
- Nearby places include Neshkoro (7.8 mi), Wild Rose (8 mi), Lohrville (8.4 mi), Redgranite (8.6 mi), Pine River (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023