Waukon, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 3,751 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.2%
 
Males: 1,852  (49.4%)
Females: 1,899  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52172.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,003 (it was $30,325 in 2000)
Waukon:

$52,003
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,971 (it was $17,047 in 2000)

Waukon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,126 (it was $64,900 in 2000)
Waukon:

$129,126
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,020; detached houses: $238,544; townhouses or other attached units: $181,574; in 2-unit structures: $153,635; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $154,457; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $129,700; mobile homes: $77,761

Median gross rent in 2022: $709.

March 2022 cost of living index in Waukon: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.4%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 67.1% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Waukon, IA (2022)
    • 3,59893.9%White alone
    • 892.3%Hispanic
    • 641.7%Two or more races
    • 240.6%Asian alone
    • 190.5%American Indian alone
    • 10.03%Black alone

Races in Waukon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Waukon, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waukon is 478 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Waukon by year

Type

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(53.1)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(27.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(77.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.6)
6
(162.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
10
(273.7)
2
(55.6)
2
(56.0)
2
(54.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(103.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(79.7)
9
(243.2)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
15
(410.5)
4
(111.3)
4
(112.0)
1
(27.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
12
(310.8)
2
(51.8)
15
(398.3)
41
(1,108)
10
(270.1)
1
(27.3)
62
(1,697)
56
(1,558)
52
(1,457)
34
(917.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(53.1)
5
(135.1)
2
(54.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(54.7)
2
(55.6)
0
(0.0)
6
(161.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index35.22.173.6126.217.01.1155.794.077.362.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Waukon, IA

Crime rate in Waukon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.68
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (35.3%), Norwegian (20.4%), American (12.0%), Irish (9.1%), English (6.1%), Italian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/4/1883

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 2.94 square miles.

Population density: 1,275 people per square mile   (low).

Waukon, Iowa map

75 residents are foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,842 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,775 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (39.6 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (106.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (217.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Waterville, IA (3.2 miles),
Postville, IA (3.7 miles ),
Lansing, IA (3.8 miles ),
Luana, IA (3.8 miles ),
Castalia, IA (3.8 miles),
Monona, IA (4.0 miles ),
Decorah, IA (4.0 miles ),
Eitzen, MN (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.27 N, Longitude: 91.48 W

Area code: 563

Distribution of median household income in Waukon, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Waukon, IA in 2022

Waukon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $342,500
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $44,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Waukon, IA residents
Average permit cost in Waukon, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Historical population in Waukon, IA
Historical housing units in Waukon, IA
Most common industries in Waukon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Waukon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)

Average climate in Waukon, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Waukon-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the Waukon city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Waukon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 382.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from Waukon center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 360.2 miles away from Waukon center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 279.7 miles away from Waukon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 382.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 176.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allamakee County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Waukon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Waukon:

  • VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Local, 40 1ST STREET SE)
  • VMH HOME CARE AGENCY (40 FIRST STREET SE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (21 EAST MAIN STREET)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WAUKON (21 EAST MAIN STREET)
  • NORTHGATE CARE CENTER (960 4TH STREET NW)

Airports located in Waukon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waukon:

  • Luther College (about 17 miles; Decorah, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 21 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 34 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Viterbo University (about 39 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 40 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 40 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Winona State University (about 55 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)

Public high school in Waukon:

Public elementary/middle schools in Waukon:

Private elementary/middle school in Waukon:

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Library in Waukon:

  • ROBEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $137,512; Location: 401 FIRST AVE NW; 29,053 books; 2,004 audio materials; 1,578 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 99 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Waukon: Waukon Golf and Country Club (A), Allamakee County Fairgrounds (B), Waukon Ambulance (C), Little Red Schoolhouse Museum (D), Allamakee County Courthouse (E), Allamakee County Historical Museum (F), Waukon City Hall (G), Allamakee County Sheriff Office (H), Waukon Police Department (I), Robey Memorial Library (J), Waukon Fire Station (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Waukon include: First Baptist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Saint Patrick Catholic Church (C), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (D), Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), Saint Pauls Methodist Church (F), Zion United Church of Christ (G), Calvary Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oakland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Waukon: Waukon City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Driftaway Hot Air Balloons (204 East Main Street).

Hotel: Stoney Creek Inn (407 Rossville Road).

Courts: Allamakee County - Clerk of Court Judge's Chamber (110 Allamakee Street), Allamakee County - Clerk of District Court Magistrate- District Court Magist (110 Allamakee Street).

Birthplace of: Mark Farley - Football player and coach.

Allamakee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Waukon and their reported violations in the past:

UPPER IOWA RESORT & RENTAL (Population served: 27, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-09-2008), St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-20-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-22-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Waukon that have no violations reported:

  • THE OLD ROSSVILLE STORE (Address: 851 VOLNEY RD , Population served: 55, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SPORTSMENS CLUB (ROSSVILLE) (Address: 847 VOLNEY RD , Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

People in group quarters in Waukon in 2010:

  • 116 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 13 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 5 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities

People in group quarters in Waukon in 2000:

  • 150 people in nursing homes
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Waukon (2011 data):

  • Waukon State Bank: at 22 West Main Street, branch established on 1871/01/01; Parking Lot Branch at 301 Rossville Road, branch established on 1970/06/05. Info updated 2012/01/19: Bank assets: $119.8 mil, Deposits: $102.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Wfc, Inc.
  • Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank: Farmers And Merchants Savings Bank at 201 West Main Street, branch established on 1925/12/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $136.2 mil, Deposits: $117.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Fidelity Bank & Trust: Waukon Branch at 820 11th Avenue, Sw, branch established on 1891/07/10. Info updated 2011/07/27: Bank assets: $560.1 mil, Deposits: $452.8 mil, headquarters in Dubuque, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Company

For population 15 years and over in Waukon:

Marital status in Waukon, IA
  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Waukon:

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Waukon
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Waukon, IA (based on Allamakee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,78517
Catholic3,4269
Other5283
Evangelical Protestant51410
None5,077-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Here:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Allamakee County:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

16.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allamakee County:

17.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Waukon:

52.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Waukon:

49.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Waukon:

28.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Waukon:

22.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Waukon:

11.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Waukon:

35.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Waukon:

57.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Waukon:

76.3%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Waukon, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Hospitals 161$877,641$65,41453$97,003
Police Protection - Officers 6$34,014$68,0281$1,734
Streets and Highways 5$22,293$53,5030$0
Financial Administration 3$11,880$47,5200$0
Local Libraries 3$9,360$37,4403$2,407
Water Supply 3$14,344$57,3760$0
Parks and Recreation 2$8,348$50,0880$0
Other Government Administration 2$11,187$67,1226$6,348
Sewerage 2$7,132$42,7920$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,548$54,57617$7,243
Police - Other 1$2,976$35,7120$0
Totals for Government 189$1,003,722$63,72880$114,735

Waukon government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $4,269,000 ($1138.10)
    Regular Highways: $905,000 ($241.27)
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $19,270,000 ($5137.30)
    Regular Highways: $757,000 ($201.81)
    Police Protection: $728,000 ($194.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $710,000 ($189.28)
    Sewerage: $542,000 ($144.49)
    Water Utilities: $427,000 ($113.84)
    General - Other: $343,000 ($91.44)
    Libraries: $234,000 ($62.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $219,000 ($58.38)
    Financial Administration: $214,000 ($57.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $85,000 ($22.66)
    Air Transportation: $52,000 ($13.86)
    Central Staff Services: $41,000 ($10.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $35,000 ($9.33)
    Health - Other: $20,000 ($5.33)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($2.93)
    Public Welfare - Other: $8,000 ($2.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $260,000 ($69.31)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Hospitals: $1,647,000 ($439.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,619,000 ($3097.57)

Waukon government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $22,987,000 ($6128.23)
    Sewerage: $1,327,000 ($353.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $323,000 ($86.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $263,000 ($70.11)
    Other: $29,000 ($7.73)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $86,000 ($22.93)
    Health and Hospitals: $46,000 ($12.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $114,000 ($30.39)
    Other: $81,000 ($21.59)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $144,000 ($38.39)
    General Revenue - Other: $130,000 ($34.66)
    Interest Earnings: $90,000 ($23.99)
    Donations From Private Sources: $40,000 ($10.66)
    Special Assessments: $33,000 ($8.80)
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($1.60)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $504,000 ($134.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $583,000 ($155.43)
    Health and Hospitals: $87,000 ($23.19)
    General Local Government Support: $58,000 ($15.46)
    Other: $3,000 ($0.80)
  • Tax - Property: $2,450,000 ($653.16)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $465,000 ($123.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $248,000 ($66.12)
    Other Selective Sales: $55,000 ($14.66)
    Other License: $7,000 ($1.87)

Waukon government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,183,000 ($4047.72)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,950,000 ($3185.82)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,175,000 ($1113.04)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $942,000 ($251.13)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $625,000 ($166.62)
    End of Fiscal Year: $366,000 ($97.57)

Waukon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $16,279,000 ($4339.91)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $80,000 ($21.33)
Businesses in Waukon, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1MasterBrand Cabinets2
H&R Block1Subway1
Hardee's1U.S. Cellular1
Lane Furniture1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Waukon:

  • KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waukon:

  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)

TV broadcast stations around Waukon:

  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
Waukon fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Waukon fatal accident list:

Oct 14, 2010 05:55 AM, Sr-9, Lat: 43.281444, Lon: -91.475494, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 2
Sep 2, 2009 09:41 AM, East Main, Clinton St, Lat: 43.269250, Lon: -91.475200, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 27, 2005 06:21 PM, Sr-9, Lat: 43.283140, Lon: -91.474770, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 4, 1998 03:20 PM, 1750, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 5, 1989 07:35 PM, 9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 1, 1986 11:25 PM, 8th Ave Nw, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.1mTotal length
  • 23,175Total average daily traffic
  • 981Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,175Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Waukon, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Waukon, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Waukon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Waukon, IA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Waukon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 12985, N12985, N-12985, Serial Number: 17262429, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/1974
    Registrant (Corporation): Alamakee Flyers, 402 Rossville Rd, Waukon, IA 52172
  • Aircraft: BEECH D95A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7983M, N7983M, N-7983M, Serial Number: TD-671, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/14/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Richard D Loven, Po Box 127, Waukon, IA 52172
  • Aircraft: RAVEN S55A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 4094A, N4094A, N-4094A, Serial Number: S55A-1015, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 10/06/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Albert L Hanson, 204 E Main St, Waukon, IA 52172

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 64 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Waukon, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.3%), and Structure Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Waukon, IA
    • 17945.3%Outside Fires
    • 12431.4%Structure Fires
    • 7719.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 153.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Waukon, IA
Most common first names in Waukon, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John6579.4 years
Mary5884.8 years
William4078.3 years
Robert3673.8 years
Helen3682.6 years
James3576.3 years
Anna3387.2 years
Mabel3287.9 years
George2977.3 years
Edward2982.9 years
Most common last names in Waukon, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3680.1 years
Hanson3582.6 years
Snitker2577.2 years
Anderson2382.2 years
Hansmeier2280.8 years
Larson2183.4 years
Bechtel1775.8 years
Kiesau1779.2 years
Flage1683.5 years
Olson1583.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waukon, IA
  • 86.2%Utility gas
  • 10.5%Electricity
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waukon, IA
  • 50.4%Utility gas
  • 49.6%Electricity


Waukon compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 9 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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