Wisconsin
Baraboo is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,506. Residents earn $73,515 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Baraboo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Baraboo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Baraboo is $73,515, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Baraboo is $201,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Baraboo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 74 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,840 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Baraboo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 42.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,515 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,863 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,772 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,219 |
| County GDP | $5,577M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.93% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $201,800 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,993 |
| Median List Price | $344,900 |
| Median List Price | $344,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $192 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Census Median Rent | $926 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.93% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,554/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 74.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 57.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,840.2/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 198.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,584.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4694°N, 89.7373°W |
| County FIPS | 55111 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,654/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |