Wisconsin
Delavan is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,531. Residents earn $71,121 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Delavan receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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 high obesity rates. Delavan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Delavan is $71,121, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Delavan is $194,500, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Delavan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,818 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Delavan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 81.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.5% |
| 38% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,121 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $194,500 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,877 |
| Median List Price | $225,000 |
| Median List Price | $225,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,053 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 109.5/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 10.0/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Rape | 19.9/100K |
| Robbery | 10.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,817.6/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 318.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,399.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 3% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6305°N, 88.6298°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |