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Bancroft, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Bancroft, WI
At a Glance
How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bancroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $75,724 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,059. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bancroft is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,890. Median rent is $767/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bancroft reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,063/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.