At a Glance
Median Income
$97,643
$27,976 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
Zillow: $270,949
Median Rent
$769/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Capron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Capron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Capron a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Capron residents earn a median household income of $97,643 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,976. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Capron is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,949. Median rent is $769/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
10.1% of adults in Capron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capron has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,328
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,643
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$769
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$270,949
Housing Units439
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation913 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Capron was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
17.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.