Black Creek, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Outagamie County County

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 $306,810 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,894 median income, 3.8% 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

Black Creek, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,894
15% below
$33,546 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
38% below
Zillow: $306,810
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Black Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Black Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
62%
Rent
64%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Black Creek residents earn a median household income of $63,894 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,546. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,053 business establishments, including 502 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Black Creek is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,810. Median rent is $742/month, with 21.9% 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 1971.

Education

12.7% of adults in Black Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,263
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,894
Per Capita$33,546
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$742
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$306,810
Housing Units519
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation795 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Black Creek was founded in 1862.
The median home in Black Creek was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.