Waunakee, WI

Waunakee, Wisconsin

Waunakee, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 8 miles N of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 78 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is part of the Madison metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,995 people people live in Waunakee.

The People and Families of Waunakee

In Waunakee, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Waunakee tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waunakee had a median family income of $67,894. Overall, families in Waunakee are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Waunakee does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,100) in Waunakee than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Waunakee enjoy its low crime rate.

Waunakee Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Waunakee, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Waunakee is higher than that of most other communities in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Waunakee, 92% of commuters drive to work. The village is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great village for public transportation.

High Points

Waunakee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Waunakee, WI

Comparing Waunakee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Waunakee Almanac

Waunakee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waunakee Public Libraries

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Waunakee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Waunakee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waunakee, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waunakee High Schools (2004)

WAUNAKEE HI
100 SCHOOL DR
608-849-2100
Serves 951 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

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