Chilton, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Chilton is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,987. Residents earn $77,935 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,987 Population 987/sq mi density
$77,935 Median Income $37,791 per capita
$160,100 Home Value $302,682 Zillow
$748 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 456 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,935 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,100 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,935
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $160,100
43% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 127/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $748
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Chilton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,987
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,935
Per Capita$37,791
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,315M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,100
Rent$748
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$302,682

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property456/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary25/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.9 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Libraries3

Is Chilton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chilton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Chilton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chilton is $77,935, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chilton is $160,100, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Chilton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 456 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Chilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 43.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Chilton has a population of 3,987 with a density of 987 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

3,987
Total Population
987
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chilton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chilton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chilton is $77,935, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Chilton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,935
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,791
Avg Weekly Wage$981
IRS Avg AGI$86,193

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,007
County GDP$2,315M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare98
Retail107
Manufacturing63

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,018
72% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Chilton is $160,100, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $302,682.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,100
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$302,682
Median List Price$222,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$222,400
$/Sq Ft$231
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops36.4%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,018
72% above US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
In Chilton, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chilton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death4,553/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities98
Chilton has a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 456 per 100,000 (77% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Chilton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent126.7/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape50.7/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault76.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property455.9/100K
77% below US avg
Burglary25.3/100K
Theft430.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Chilton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall43.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density987/sq mi
Coordinates44.0302°N, 88.1617°W
County FIPS55015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 20 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density987/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants88
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Work from Home10.6%

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