At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$27,440 per capita
Home Value
$117,700
Zillow: $278,608
Median Rent
$542/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.7% smoking rate
How Eitzen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eitzen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eitzen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eitzen residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,440. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eitzen is $117,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,608. Median rent is $542/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
18.5% of adults in Eitzen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eitzen has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,440
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,700
Rent$542
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$278,608
Housing Units141
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,148/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,167 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Eitzen was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.