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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,894 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,505 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,053 |
| County GDP | $17,224M |
| Restaurants | 502 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 344 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,567 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $173,800 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,595 |
| Median List Price | $244,900 |
| Median List Price | $244,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $129 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,567 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4745°N, 88.4502°W |
| County FIPS | 55087 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 502 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |