Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Cashton is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,243. Residents earn $68,594 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cashton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cashton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cashton is $68,594, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Cashton is $145,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cashton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Cashton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 54.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 76.8% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| 73% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,594 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,700 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,201 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 828 |
| County GDP | $1,540M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.39% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $145,400 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $212,444 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.39% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,369 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7412°N, 90.7866°W |
| County FIPS | 55123 |
Winner: Republican by 7.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |