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Boscobel, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Crawford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,263 Population 1,007/sq mi density
$52,457 Median Income $25,282 per capita
$130,700 Home Value $193,112 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,472 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,457 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,700 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Boscobel, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,457
30% below
$25,282 per capita
Home Value
$130,700
54% below
Zillow: $193,112
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
1,472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Boscobel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
46%
Rent
56%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boscobel a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boscobel residents earn a median household income of $52,457 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boscobel is $130,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,112. Median rent is $650/month, with 24.3% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Boscobel reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,472/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Boscobel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boscobel 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.

Data Overview

People

Population3,263
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,007/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,457
Per Capita$25,282
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,700
Rent$650
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$193,112
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property1,472/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault157/100K
Burglary877/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation651 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Boscobel was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.