Living in Waupun, Wisconsin: Pros and Cons, Cost of Living, and Crime Rate

Waupun, Wisconsin

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Living In Waupun, Wisconsin

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Overview - Life In Waupun
Pros and Cons of Living In Waupun
Crime In Waupun
Cost of Living In Waupun
Gender In Waupun
Household Income For Waupun
Education In Waupun
Race & Ethnicity In Waupun

About Waupun, Wisconsin

Is Waupun, Wisconsin a good place to live?

Waupun is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 11264 residents.. The poverty rate of Waupun is 7.7%, which is 45% lower than national average. The typical household in Waupun earns $55621 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waupun, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waupun remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waupun, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waupun is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Waupun is $127300 , which is 45% lower than national average. While median income in Waupun remained $55621, which is 18% lower than national average.

Population

11264

Unemployment

3.1%

34% NAT AVG.

Poverty

7.7%

45% NAT AVG.

Overall Score

8.5

Median Home

$127300

45% NAT AVG.

Median Income

$55621

18% NAT AVG.

Median Rent

$730

37% NAT AVG.

Cost Of Living

8% NAT AVG.

People Living BPL

1 in 13

Unemployed People

1 in 32

People Earning < $10,000

1 in 31

People Earning < $50,000

44.7%

People with <= High School

1 in 1.9

People With Any Degree

1 in 3.7

Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability85%

Safety85%

Amenities85%

Diversity60%

Education50%

Commute90%

Is Waupun, Wisconsin safe place to live?

The overall crime rate in Waupun, Wisconsin is 79% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Waupun is 70% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Waupun is 80% lower than national average. You have 1 in 866 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 262 chance of being victim of property crime.

Crime Cases

Violent : 13
Property : 43

Total Crime

79% NAT. AVG.
72% STATE AVG.
500.7 (per 100k)

Violent Crime

70% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
116.2 (per 100k)

Property Crime

80% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
384.5 (per 100k)

Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Waupun

Violent crime

1 in 866

Property crime

1 in 262

Robbery

Burglary

1 in 2816

Assault

1 in 1609

Car Theft

1 in 3755

Waupun : Property Crime Ranking

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Wisconsin	87	87	84	88	77
In USA	2543	2531	2178	2494	1879

Waupun : Violent Crime Ranking

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Wisconsin	56	25	61	63	20
In USA	1813	330	1102	1766	705

Violent Crime

Murder Robbery Assault Rape

Crime Type	Count	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
		Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime	13	116.2	323.37	387.8
Murder	0	0	5.28	6.5
Robbery	0	0	52.82	73.9
Assault	7	62.6	230.63	279.7
Rape	6	53.6	34.63	27.7

Property Crime

Burglary Larceny Car Theft

Crime Type	Count	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
		Per 100,000 People
Property Crime	43	384.5	1485.67	1,958.2
Burglary	4	35.8	218.49	314.2
Larceny	36	321.9	1106.13	1,398
Car Theft	3	26.8	161.04	246

Violent Crime Comparison

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Property Crime Comparison

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Cost of Living

Expense	Waupun	Wisconsin	National Avg.
Services	100	97	100
Groceries	104	100	100
Health	114	111	100
Housing	66	87	100
Transportation	102	95	100
Utilities	101	98	100

Cost of Living

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Gender

Gender	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
Female	41%	50.2%	50.8%
Male	59%	49.8%	49.2%

Gender

Female Male

Household Income

< $10000 $10K to $15K $15K to $25K $25K to $35K $35K to $50K $50K to $75K $75K to $100K $100K to $150K $150K to $200K $200K or more

Income	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
Less than $10,000	3.2%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.7%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.7%	8.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.8%	9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	19.3%	13%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	24.5%	18.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	17.3%	14.1%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.9%	16.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.4%	6.1%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.2%	5.2%	8.3%

Education

< 9th Grade 9-12th Grade High School or GED Other College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Professional Degree Doctorate Degree

Education	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
< 9th Grade	3%	2%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	12%	5%	7.0%
High School or GED	37%	30%	27.0%
Other College	21%	21%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10%	11%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	14%	20%	20.0%
Master's Degree	2%	8%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1%	2%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0%	1%	1.0%

Household Income

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Education

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Race / Ethnicity

White African American American Indian Asian Hispanic Hawaiian Mixed Other

Ethnicity	Waupun	Wisconsin	Country
White	88.3%	80.6%	60.1%
African American	4.8%	6.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.5%	0.8%	0.6%
Asian	0.1%	2.8%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.3%
Multiracial	1%	2.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	5%	7%	18.2%

Race / Ethnicity

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