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Argonne, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
98 Population 175/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $38,013 per capita
$146,400 Home Value $171,220 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,218 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
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: $171,220
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
58%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argonne a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.1% (42% 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 $171,220. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Argonne reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,218/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population98
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$38,013
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$171,220
Housing Units68
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,218/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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
Broadband61.0%
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.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.