Baraboo, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County
Baraboo, WI
At a Glance
How Baraboo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baraboo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Baraboo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baraboo residents earn a median household income of $73,515 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,863. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baraboo is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,730. Median rent is $926/month, with 26.6% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Baraboo reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,067/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Baraboo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baraboo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.