At a Glance
Median Income
$72,667
$35,806 per capita
Home Value
$268,500
Zillow: $390,752
Median Rent
$867/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.1% smoking rate
How Black Earth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Earth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Earth a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Earth residents earn a median household income of $72,667 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,806. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Earth is $268,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,752. Median rent is $867/month, with 22.5% 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 1977.
Education
30.3% of adults in Black Earth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Earth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,724
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,667
Per Capita$35,806
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,500
Rent$867
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$390,752
Housing Units688
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Earth was built in 1977.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.