Nearby lakes and streams provide hours of outdoor enjoyment in an aesthetically pleasing environment. A trained police force patrols the city 24 hours per day. Skilled volunteer firefighters have advanced fire suppression vehicles and equipment in a new fire hall located in the Wautoma Fire District headquarters. Paul and 3 hours north and west of Chicago. The City of Milwaukee is 2 hours south and east of Wautoma.
Major highways provide excellent access to markets for truck transportation.