Cornell, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,331 Population
$60,667 Median Income
$142,100 Home Value
$796 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
137 Violent Crime / 100K
38.3 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population1,331
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98.3%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$60,667
Per Capita Income$31,423
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate6.5%
County GDP$3,854M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$142,100
Zillow Value$224,265
Median Rent$796
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression26.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime137/100K
Property Crime2,464/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft68.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Jan / Jul12° / 69°
Rain33 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Work From Home6.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Cornell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,667
Home Value$142,100
Median Rent$796
Poverty Rate6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment0.7%
Violent Crime136.9 /100K
Avg Temperature42.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,331
Population Density351 per sq mi
Median Age38.3 years
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.3% Black 0.2% Hispanic 0.4% Other 1.1%
White98.3%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.1%

Language

English Only98.9%
Spanish Speakers1.1%
English 98.9% Spanish 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance91.4%

Income

19% below avg
Median Household Income$60,667
Per Capita Income$31,423
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,023
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$71,869

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate6.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,963
County GDP$3,854M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation183
Healthcare Facilities206
Retail Stores203
Manufacturing131
Total Establishments1,963

Industry Mix

Restaurants 183 Healthcare 206 Retail 203 Manufacturing 131

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$71,869
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,934

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.6 min
Work From Home6.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$142,100
Zillow Home Value Index$224,265

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$358,750
Price Per Sq Ft$115
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$796

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,934
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.47%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.4%
Regular Checkup72.4%
Premature Death Rate6,527 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access57.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)206
Restaurants (County)183

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime136.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault136.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,464.1 /100K
Burglary205.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,190.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft68.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

12°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Average42.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,031 ft (314 m)
Land Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density351 per sq mi
Latitude45.1638°
Longitude-91.1504°
County FIPS55017

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 38%

Republican +23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+92.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density351 per sq mi
Land Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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