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Biron, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Biron, WI
At a Glance
How Biron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Biron a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Biron residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,401. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% 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 Biron is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,967. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 32.7% 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
Biron reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,204/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Biron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biron has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.