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Florence, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Florence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
391 Population 144/sq mi density
$35,733 Median Income $21,924 per capita
$31,900 Home Value $219,514 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,733 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Florence, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,733
52% below
$21,924 per capita
Home Value
$31,900
89% below
Zillow: $219,514
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
11%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Florence residents earn a median household income of $35,733 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,924. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florence is $31,900 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,514. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Florence reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 873/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florence has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population391
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,733
Per Capita$21,924
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$172M
Avg Weekly Wage$698

Housing

A+
Home Value$31,900
Rent
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$219,514
Housing Units303
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property873/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,298 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute7 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Florence was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.