Boyceville, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,200 Population 319/sq mi density
$55,972 Median Income $38,130 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $304,669 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,972 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyceville, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,972
26% below
$38,130 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
44% below
Zillow: $304,669
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Boyceville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
56%
Rent
74%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boyceville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boyceville residents earn a median household income of $55,972 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,130. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,832 business establishments, including 226 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boyceville is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,669. Median rent is $856/month, with 28.1% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Boyceville reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 910/100K.

Education

9.7% of adults in Boyceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boyceville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,200
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,972
Per Capita$38,130
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$856
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$304,669
Housing Units636
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property910/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation947 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Boyceville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.