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Curtiss, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
379 Population 549/sq mi density
$63,958 Median Income $21,905 per capita
$77,300 Home Value $219,958 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 1,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,958 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Curtiss, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,958
15% below
$21,905 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
73% below
Zillow: $219,958
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
15.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
22% below
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
56.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Curtiss Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
27%
Rent
68%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Curtiss a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Curtiss residents earn a median household income of $63,958 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,905. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Curtiss is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,958. Median rent is $792/month, with 15.4% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Curtiss reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,761/100K.

Education

4.0% of adults in Curtiss hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 56.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Curtiss has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,958
Per Capita$21,905
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$792
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$219,958
Housing Units97
Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

F
Violent297/100K
Property1,761/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,369 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+56.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Curtiss was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.