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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,935 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,791 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,193 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,007 |
| County GDP | $2,315M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,018 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $160,100 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $302,682 |
| Median List Price | $222,400 |
| Median List Price | $222,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $231 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $748 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,018 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,553/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 126.7/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 50.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 76.0/100K |
| Total Property | 455.9/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 25.3/100K |
| Theft | 430.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0302°N, 88.1617°W |
| County FIPS | 55015 |
Winner: Republican by 20 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |