Black Creek, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Black Creek is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,263. Residents earn $63,894 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,263 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$63,894 Median Income $33,546 per capita
$173,800 Home Value $299,595 Zillow
$742 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,894 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $742/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,894
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $173,800
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $742
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Black Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,263
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,894
Per Capita$33,546
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$17,224M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$742
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$299,595

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation795 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Libraries9

Is Black Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Black Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Black Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Black Creek is $63,894, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Black Creek is $173,800, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 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.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Black Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Black Creek has a population of 1,263 with a density of 1,263 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%).

Population

1,263
Total Population
1,263
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Black Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Black Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Black Creek is $63,894, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Black Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,894
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,546
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$84,505

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,053
County GDP$17,224M

Business (County)

Restaurants502
Healthcare561
Retail691
Manufacturing344

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,567
88% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Black Creek is $173,800, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $742 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $299,595.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,800
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$299,595
Median List Price$244,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$244,900
$/Sq Ft$129
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$742
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,567
88% above US avg
Effective Rate3.78%
In Black Creek, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Black Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death6,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access88.2%
Healthcare Facilities561

Crime Rates: Black Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Black Creek has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall49.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,263/sq mi
Coordinates44.4745°N, 88.4502°W
County FIPS55087
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.4%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,263/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants502
Retail Stores691

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home4.9%

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