Wisconsin
Crandon is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,499. Residents earn $50,729 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crandon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Crandon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crandon is $50,729, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Crandon is $129,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $597 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Crandon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,218 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Crandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 80.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,729 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,196 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,011 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $430M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $129,400 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,631 |
| Census Median Rent | $597 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,728/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 53.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 53.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,218.2/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 211.9/100K |
| Theft | 847.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 158.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 80.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5678°N, 88.8955°W |
| County FIPS | 55041 |
Winner: Republican by 33.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |