At a Glance
Median Income
$59,554
$31,224 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $293,470
Median Rent
$921/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Chetek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chetek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chetek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chetek residents earn a median household income of $59,554 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,224. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chetek is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,470. Median rent is $921/month, with 22.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Chetek reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 304/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Chetek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chetek has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,017
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,554
Per Capita$31,224
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$921
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$293,470
Housing Units1,105
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property304/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,051 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Chetek was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.