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Black Creek, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Outagamie County County

3.4 /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 21.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $299,595
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black Creek 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

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 2.6% (28% below 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 $299,595. 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.

Safety & Crime

Black Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,263
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,894
Per Capita$33,546
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$742
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$299,595
Housing Units519
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property983/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.