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Boaz, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County
Boaz, WI
At a Glance
How Boaz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boaz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Boaz a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Boaz residents earn a median household income of $52,396 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,686. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 Boaz is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,370. Median rent is $881/month, with 24.2% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Boaz reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,009/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Boaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boaz 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.