Argonne, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
98 Population 175/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $38,013 per capita
$146,400 Home Value $181,791 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Argonne, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,250
16% below
$38,013 per capita
Home Value
$146,400
48% below
Zillow: $181,791
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Argonne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Argonne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
52%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argonne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argonne residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,013. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argonne is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,791. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

3.8% of adults in Argonne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Argonne has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population98
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$38,013
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$181,791
Housing Units68
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,632 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Argonne was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.