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Blue River, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County
Blue River, WI
At a Glance
How Blue River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blue River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blue River residents earn a median household income of $56,830 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,519. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue River is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,651. Median rent is $685/month, with 23.1% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Blue River reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,472/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Blue River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue River has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.