At a Glance
Median Income
$73,515
$38,863 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
Zillow: $296,993
Median Rent
$926/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
2,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baraboo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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 $296,993. 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 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,506
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,654/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,515
Per Capita$38,863
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$926
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$296,993
Housing Units6,035
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property2,839/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary354/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,554/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation865 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Baraboo was founded in 1838.
The median home in Baraboo was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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