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Cochrane, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
467 Population 606/sq mi density
$87,813 Median Income $29,916 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $219,146 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,813 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $727/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cochrane, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,813
17% above
$29,916 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $219,146
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Cochrane Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cochrane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
47%
Rent
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cochrane a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cochrane residents earn a median household income of $87,813 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,916. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cochrane is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,146. Median rent is $727/month, with 20.0% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Cochrane reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

10.7% of adults in Cochrane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cochrane has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population467
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,813
Per Capita$29,916
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$727
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$219,146
Housing Units224
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,033/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation662 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cochrane was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.