Algoma, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
3,219 Population
$62,269 Median Income
$143,000 Home Value
$812 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
32 Violent Crime / 100K
44.3 yrs Median Age
18.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population3,219
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90.9%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$62,269
Per Capita Income$31,644
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty Rate12.1%
County GDP$1,082M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$143,000
Zillow Value$258,365
Median Rent$812
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Depression25.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.0/5
Violent Crime32/100K
Property Crime0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul18° / 68°
Rain30 in/yr
Snow53 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Work From Home6.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Algoma Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,269
Home Value$143,000
Median Rent$812
Poverty Rate12.1%
Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
Unemployment0.8%
Violent Crime32.1 /100K
Avg Temperature44.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,219
Population Density1,309 per sq mi
Median Age44.3 years
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.9% Black 1.1% Hispanic 3% Other 5%
White90.9%
Black or African American1.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.0%

Language

English Only96.5%
Spanish Speakers3.5%
English 96.5% Spanish 3.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.2%
Health Insurance92.8%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,269
Per Capita Income$31,644
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$946
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.8%
Poverty Rate12.1%
Total Establishments (County)575
County GDP$1,082M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation50
Healthcare Facilities41
Retail Stores57
Manufacturing37
Total Establishments575

Industry Mix

Restaurants 50 Healthcare 41 Retail 57 Manufacturing 37

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,968
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,823

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.9 min
Work From Home6.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$143,000
Zillow Home Value Index$258,365

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$350,000
Price Per Sq Ft$131
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.1%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$812

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,823
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.8%
Regular Checkup75.1%
Premature Death Rate6,209 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.6 / 10
Exercise Access50.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)41
Restaurants (County)50

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime32.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault32.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime0.0 /100K
Burglary673.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft0.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

18°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average44.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation30.1 in
Annual Snowfall52.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation601 ft (183 m)
Land Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density1,309 per sq mi
Latitude44.6057°
Longitude-87.4480°
County FIPS55061

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 32.6%

Republican +33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
High School+89.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,309 per sq mi
Land Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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