Boyd, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
537 Population 290/sq mi density
$60,096 Median Income $28,878 per capita
$124,800 Home Value $232,960 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,096 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $861/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyd, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,096
20% below
$28,878 per capita
Home Value
$124,800
56% below
Zillow: $232,960
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Boyd Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
74%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boyd a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boyd residents earn a median household income of $60,096 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,878. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boyd is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,960. Median rent is $861/month, with 21.9% 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.

Education

8.2% of adults in Boyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boyd has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population537
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,096
Per Capita$28,878
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,800
Rent$861
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$232,960
Housing Units238
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,096 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Boyd was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.