Crandon, WI

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,499 Population 287/sq mi density
$50,729 Median Income $29,196 per capita
$129,400 Home Value $228,631 Zillow
$597 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,218 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,729 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,729
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,400
54% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 53/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $597
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.6%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,499
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,729
Per Capita$29,196
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$430M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent$597
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,631

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,218/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary212/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,608 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Crandon a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Crandon has a population of 1,499 with a density of 287 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.7%), with 11% Hispanic.

Population

1,499
Total Population
287
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Crandon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crandon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crandon is $50,729, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Crandon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,729
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,196
Avg Weekly Wage$876
IRS Avg AGI$66,011

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)301
County GDP$430M

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare18
Retail30
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,967
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Crandon is $129,400, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $597 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,631.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,400
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,631

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$597
49% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,967
13% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
In Crandon, 42.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crandon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.6%
33% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access82.0%
Healthcare Facilities18
Crandon has a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,218 per 100,000 (38% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Crandon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent53.0/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault53.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,218.2/100K
38% below US avg
Burglary211.9/100K
Theft847.5/100K
Vehicle Theft158.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Crandon has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall80.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates45.5678°N, 88.8955°W
County FIPS55041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 33%

Winner: Republican by 33.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density287/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants30
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Work from Home7.2%

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