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Wautoma, Wisconsin

Wautoma is a city of 1,817 people in Waushara County, Wisconsin.

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Population1,817 -17.7% since 2019
Elevation863 ft 263 m
Land area2.8 sq mi
ZIP code54982
Nearest airportWaupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) 23 mi

Why visit Wautoma

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Waushara County Courthouse, Waushara County Sheriff's Residence and Jail.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Wautoma

Wautoma is a city in and the county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,209 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Wautoma, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Waushara County Courthouse, Waushara County Sheriff's Residence and Jail

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

Historic complex in Wisconsin, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Waushara County Fairgrounds

Park

513 South Fair Street, Wautoma

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Bird Creek Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Sandcrest Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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White River Fishery Area

Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes11

Kitchen Comfort Wautoma

Restaurant · Indian, Sandwich, Burger, American, Chicken, Barbecue, Fries, Fish · 0.7 mi

Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00

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Christianos

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi

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Christianos Coffee Bar

Cafe · 0.6 mi

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Panda

Restaurant · 1.0 mi

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Alpine Nutrition

Fast food · Juice, Smoothie · 1.0 mi

W7815 East Main Street

06:30-14:00

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Culver's

Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi

101 North Century Drive, Wautoma

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi

428 East Main Street, Wautoma

08:00-21:00

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Dairy Queen

Fast food · 1.1 mi

W7740 East Main Street

09:30-21:30

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A&W

Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi

248 East Main Street, Wautoma

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi

N2545 North Plaza Road, Wautoma

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Taco John's

Fast food · 1.3 mi

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Where to stay1

Boarders Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi

W7696 East Main Street

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Churches and places of worship5

Shopping4

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Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries7

Healthcare2

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Map of Wautoma

40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 1.1 in of rainFebruary: 1.0 in of rainMarch: 1.9 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.2 in of rainJune: 5.0 in of rainJuly: 4.2 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 2.7 in of rainNovember: 2.0 in of rainDecember: 1.4 in of rainJanuary: 25°FFebruary: 30°FMarch: 41°FApril: 55°FMay: 68°FJune: 77°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 72°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 30°FJanuary: 7°FFebruary: 10°FMarch: 21°FApril: 33°FMay: 45°FJune: 55°FJuly: 59°FAugust: 57°FSeptember: 49°FOctober: 37°FNovember: 26°FDecember: 14°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan25°F7°F1.1 in12.8 in
Feb30°F10°F1.0 in8.2 in
Mar41°F21°F1.9 in8.3 in
Apr55°F33°F3.6 in2.7 in
May68°F45°F4.2 in0.0 in
Jun77°F55°F5.0 in0.0 in
Jul82°F59°F4.2 in0.0 in
Aug79°F57°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep72°F49°F3.3 in0.0 in
Oct58°F37°F2.7 in0.3 in
Nov43°F26°F2.0 in3.3 in
Dec30°F14°F1.4 in7.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hancock Exp Farm Hcn (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$32,361median household income
$131,600median home value
$801median monthly rent
40.0median age
11.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%of homes are owner-occupied
21.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3419%35 to 6433%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Waushara County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2002-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.

  • Plainfield 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
  • Westfield 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
  • Princeton 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
  • Berlin 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
  • Montello 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
  • King 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
  • Green Lake 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
  • Ripon 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
  • Omro 28 mi east, about 44 min by car
  • Plover 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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