Waucoma, IA

Population
238
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,044 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$122,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$475/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Waucoma is a quiet, close-knit town nestled along the Little Turkey River in northeastern Iowa's Fayette County. With a population of around 230, it offers a distinctly rural lifestyle where neighbors look out for one another and the pace of life stays relaxed. The river flows directly through the community, providing scenic green spaces, while local essentials like the volunteer fire department and city park anchor everyday town life.

Students in Waucoma attend the Turkey Valley Community School District, which brings together kids from several area communities at a central campus just up the road in Jackson Junction. While major shopping and medical services require a short drive to nearby regional hubs, Waucoma provides an affordable, peaceful home base surrounded by scenic farm fields and open country.

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