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Crime in Waupaca summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waupaca. Key points include:
There were 110 total crimes in Waupaca in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waupaca is 1,731.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waupaca is 362.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waupaca is 1,369.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waupaca is -18.28% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Waupaca Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waupaca / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 110 | 1,731.7 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 362.1 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 314.9 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 87 | 1,369.6 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 78.7 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 77 | 1,212.2 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 78.7 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waupaca summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waupaca. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waupaca is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waupaca is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waupaca is $319,369.
The median income in Waupaca is $52,727.
Waupaca's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waupaca Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waupaca | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waupaca, WI Weather
The average high in Waupaca is 55.0° and the average low is 34.6°.
There are 67.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.6 inches of precipitation each year with 43.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waupaca |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 43.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waupaca Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waupaca
The current population in Waupaca is 6,283. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,283 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,314 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,294 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 6,252 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 5,916 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,952 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,950 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,942 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,026 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,006 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,016 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,044 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,041 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,036 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 6,012 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waupaca
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Waupaca is:
92.2% White with 5,790 White residents.
1.0% African American with 61 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 40 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 83 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 296 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waupaca | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waupaca
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Waupaca is 48.1% female with 3,025 female residents.
Waupaca is 51.9% male with 3,258 male residents.
| Gender | Waupaca | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waupaca for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Waupaca completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Waupaca completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Waupaca completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Waupaca completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Waupaca completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Waupaca completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Waupaca completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Waupaca completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Waupaca completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waupaca | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waupaca, Wisconsin
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3.6% of households in Waupaca earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Waupaca earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Waupaca earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.4% of households in Waupaca earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Waupaca earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Waupaca earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Waupaca earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Waupaca earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Waupaca earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Waupaca earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waupaca | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
