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Coon Valley, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Coon Valley is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 853. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
853 Population 768/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $35,801 per capita
$182,300 Home Value $306,372 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,300 home value, $924/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,375
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,300
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.9%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $924
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population853
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$35,801
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$9,934M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,300
Rent$924
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$306,372
Housing Units400
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking15.1%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation744 ft (227 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries8

Is Coon Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coon Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Coon Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coon Valley is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coon Valley is $182,300, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Coon Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 54.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Coon Valley has a population of 853 with a density of 768 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

853
Total Population
768
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Coon Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coon Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coon Valley is $64,375, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Coon Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,375
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,801
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$81,484

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,551
County GDP$9,934M

Business (County)

Restaurants350
Healthcare350
Retail392
Manufacturing148

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Coon Valley is $182,300, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $924 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $306,372.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,300
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$306,372

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$924
21% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.5%
Housing Units400
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Rate3.75%
In Coon Valley, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coon Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep30.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits67.1%
Premature Death6,575/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access82.5%
Healthcare Facilities350
Coon Valley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall54.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation744 ft (227 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density768/sq mi
Coordinates43.7019°N, 91.0114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55063
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.4-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 54%

Winner: Democrat by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.9%
20% below US avg
High School+94.9%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density768/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants350
Retail Stores392

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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