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Cascade, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
665 Population 811/sq mi density
$82,875 Median Income $42,020 per capita
$170,400 Home Value $284,740 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $935/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cascade, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,875
10% above
$42,020 per capita
Home Value
$170,400
40% below
Zillow: $284,740
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
13.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
60%
Rent
80%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cascade residents earn a median household income of $82,875 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,020. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cascade is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,740. Median rent is $935/month, with 13.6% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Cascade reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 289/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.5% of adults in Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cascade has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population665
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,875
Per Capita$42,020
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,400
Rent$935
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$284,740
Housing Units279
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property289/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation882 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cascade was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.