Ashippun, WI

Wisconsin

Ashippun is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 972. Residents earn $107,143 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
972 Population 944/sq mi density
$107,143 Median Income $44,810 per capita
$330,000 Home Value
$1,446 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,143 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$330,000 home value, $1,446/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,143
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,000
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.7%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,446
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Ashippun Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population972
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density944/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,143
Per Capita$44,810
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$5,048M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,000
Rent$1,446
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation932 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Libraries13

Is Ashippun a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ashippun receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ashippun stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashippun is $107,143, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Ashippun among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashippun is $330,000, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Ashippun experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Ashippun has a population of 972 with a density of 944 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%).

Population

972
Total Population
944
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashippun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashippun vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashippun is $107,143, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Ashippun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,143
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,810
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
IRS Avg AGI$69,992

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,002
County GDP$5,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants166
Healthcare170
Retail208
Manufacturing138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Drive Alone81.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashippun is $330,000, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,446 (24% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,000
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,446
24% above US avg
Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In Ashippun, 41.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ashippun vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.6%
30% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death7,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access71.3%
Healthcare Facilities170

Crime Rates: Ashippun vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Ashippun has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall39.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates43.2182°N, 88.5159°W
County FIPS55027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.9-point margin. 95.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.8%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density944/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.2%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants166
Retail Stores208

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Drive Alone81.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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