Chetek, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
2,017 Population
$59,554 Median Income
$156,500 Home Value
$921 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime / 100K
48.5 yrs Median Age
17.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population2,017
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96.6%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$59,554
Per Capita Income$31,224
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate10.5%
County GDP$2,994M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$156,500
Zillow Value$275,671
Median Rent$921
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression26.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime91/100K
Property Crime815/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Jan / Jul12° / 70°
Rain31 in/yr
Snow53 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Work From Home4.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Chetek Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$59,554
Home Value$156,500
Median Rent$921
Poverty Rate10.5%
Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
Unemployment1.8%
Violent Crime90.6 /100K
Avg Temperature43.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,017
Population Density862 per sq mi
Median Age48.5 years
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.6% Hispanic 0.7% Other 2.7%
White96.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.7%

Language

English Only98.4%
Spanish Speakers1.6%
English 98.4% Spanish 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.0%
Health Insurance91.5%

Income

21% below avg
Median Household Income$59,554
Per Capita Income$31,224
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$923
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate10.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,569
County GDP$2,994M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation162
Healthcare Facilities150
Retail Stores204
Manufacturing84
Total Establishments1,569

Industry Mix

Restaurants 162 Healthcare 150 Retail 204 Manufacturing 84

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,445
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,272

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.5 min
Work From Home4.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$156,500
Zillow Home Value Index$275,671

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.7%

Rental Costs

21% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$921

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,272
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.5%
Regular Checkup74.5%
Premature Death Rate7,673 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access73.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)150
Restaurants (County)162

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime90.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault90.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime815.2 /100K
Burglary317.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft498.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

12°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average43.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.4 in
Annual Snowfall52.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,051 ft (320 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density862 per sq mi
Latitude45.3161°
Longitude-91.6532°
County FIPS55005

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 33.4%

Republican +29.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
High School+95.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density862 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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