At a Glance
Median Income
$68,594
$33,700 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $218,630
Median Rent
$892/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
14.9% smoking rate
How Cashton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cashton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cashton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cashton residents earn a median household income of $68,594 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,700. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cashton is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,630. Median rent is $892/month, with 25.6% 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 1975.
Education
20.0% of adults in Cashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cashton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,243
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,594
Per Capita$33,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$892
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$218,630
Housing Units611
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,369 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Cashton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.