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Cashton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Vernon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,243 Population 971/sq mi density
$68,594 Median Income $33,700 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $212,444 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
180 Violent Crime/100K 180 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,594 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cashton, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,594
9% below
$33,700 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
48% below
Zillow: $212,444
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
53% below
180/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
52%
Rent
77%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cashton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $212,444. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cashton reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 180/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,243
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,594
Per Capita$33,700
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$892
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$212,444
Housing Units611
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent180/100K
Property180/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.