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Waukon, IA

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Population
3,849
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,235 ft
Median Home Value
$147,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$696/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,269
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Waukon in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityLa Crosse, Wisconsin41 miles away · 50,784 residents.

About Waukon

Waukon is a city and the county seat of Allamakee County, Iowa, situated on the western edge of the scenic Driftless Area. Named after Ho-Chunk leader Chief Waukon Decorah and historically serving as an agricultural hub near the Paint Creek headwaters, the community of approximately 3,792 is served by the Allamakee Community School District locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.7rating

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