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Eland, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
235 Population 106/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $33,031 per capita
$115,800 Home Value $260,844 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 5,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eland, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$33,031 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
59% below
Zillow: $260,844
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
77% below
5,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Eland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
41%
Rent
67%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eland residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,031. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,960 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eland is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,844. Median rent is $783/month, with 36.7% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Eland reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,093/100K.

Education

10.7% of adults in Eland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eland has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$33,031
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$11,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$783
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$260,844
Housing Units133
Rent Burden36.7%

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property5,093/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,974/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Eland was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 329 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.