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Cataract, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County
Cataract, WI
At a Glance
How Cataract Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cataract's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cataract a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cataract residents earn a median household income of $73,333 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,543. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cataract is $147,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,998. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Cataract reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,892/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Cataract hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cataract has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.