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Denmark, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Brown County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,472 Population 1,255/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $34,733 per capita
$174,200 Home Value $358,840 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,200 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Denmark, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,083
4% below
$34,733 per capita
Home Value
$174,200
38% below
Zillow: $358,840
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
92/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Denmark Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
62%
Rent
63%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denmark a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denmark residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,733. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,615 business establishments, including 621 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denmark is $174,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,840. Median rent is $735/month, with 26.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Denmark reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 92/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Denmark hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denmark has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,472
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,255/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$34,733
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$25,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,200
Rent$735
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$358,840
Housing Units937
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property92/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,167/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation894 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Denmark was founded in 1915.
The median home in Denmark was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 621 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.