At a Glance
Median Income
$81,667
$31,972 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $294,863
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,574/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Downsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downsville residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,972. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downsville is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,863. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Downsville reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,574/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Downsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downsville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$31,972
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$385M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$294,863
Housing Units80
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,574/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Downsville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.