At a Glance
Median Income
$63,958
$21,905 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
Zillow: $235,614
Median Rent
$792/mo
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
56.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Curtiss a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.6% (0% 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 $235,614. 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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born35.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,958
Per Capita$21,905
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$792
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$235,614
Housing Units97
Rent Burden15.4%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
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
Broadband90.1%
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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
35.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.