Coleman, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
846 Population 627/sq mi density
$49,545 Median Income $27,410 per capita
$152,600 Home Value $263,501 Zillow
$712 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,545 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $712/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coleman, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,545
34% below
$27,410 per capita
Home Value
$152,600
46% below
Zillow: $263,501
Median Rent
$712/mo
39% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Coleman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
54%
Rent
61%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coleman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coleman residents earn a median household income of $49,545 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,410. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coleman is $152,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,501. Median rent is $712/month, with 26.3% 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 1964.

Education

19.0% of adults in Coleman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coleman has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population846
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,545
Per Capita$27,410
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$712
Ownership46.9%
Zillow$263,501
Housing Units388
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation711 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Coleman was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.