Boyceville, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Boyceville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,200. Residents earn $55,972 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,200 Population 319/sq mi density
$55,972 Median Income $38,130 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $286,784 Zillow
$856 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,972 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $856/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,972
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,200
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $856
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.7%
51% higher than US avg

How Boyceville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,200
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,972
Per Capita$38,130
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$6,015M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$856
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$286,784

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation947 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+93.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Libraries10

Is Boyceville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boyceville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Boyceville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boyceville is $55,972, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boyceville is $158,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Boyceville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Boyceville has a population of 1,200 with a density of 319 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

1,200
Total Population
319
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Boyceville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boyceville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boyceville is $55,972, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Boyceville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,972
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,130
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
IRS Avg AGI$106,523

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.7%
51% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,832
County GDP$6,015M

Business (County)

Restaurants226
Healthcare248
Retail270
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Boyceville is $158,200, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $856 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $286,784.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,200
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$286,784

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$162
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$856
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Rate3.99%
In Boyceville, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boyceville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death4,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access80.7%
Healthcare Facilities248

Crime Rates: Boyceville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Boyceville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
9% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation947 ft (289 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates45.0428°N, 92.0385°W
County FIPS55109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density319/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities248
Restaurants226
Retail Stores270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home13.9%

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