Wisconsin
Elk Mound is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,103. Residents earn $62,167 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elk Mound receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Elk Mound offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elk Mound is $62,167, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Elk Mound is $142,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elk Mound is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 458 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elk Mound experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 54.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,167 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,699 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,151 |
| County GDP | $2,581M |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.63% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $142,500 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $361,712 |
| Census Median Rent | $984 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.63% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,952/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Total Violent | 114.6/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 114.6/100K |
| Total Property | 458.2/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 343.6/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8744°N, 91.6862°W |
| County FIPS | 55033 |
Winner: Republican by 15.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |