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Footville, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Footville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 876. Residents earn $57,063 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
876 Population 775/sq mi density
$57,063 Median Income $38,816 per capita
$150,400 Home Value $244,939 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,063 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,063
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,400
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $723
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Footville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population876
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,063
Per Capita$38,816
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$10,849M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$723
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$244,939
Housing Units431
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking16.0%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation842 ft (257 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Libraries9

Is Footville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Footville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Footville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Footville is $57,063, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Footville is $150,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Footville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Footville has a population of 876 with a density of 775 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

876
Total Population
775
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58%
Female 42%

Race & Ethnicity

Footville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Footville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Footville is $57,063, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Footville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,063
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,816
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
IRS Avg AGI$69,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,943
County GDP$10,849M

Business (County)

Restaurants389
Healthcare357
Retail495
Manufacturing208

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Footville is $150,400, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $723 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $244,939.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,400
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$244,939

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$723
38% below US avg
Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%
Housing Units431
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Rate4.09%
In Footville, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Footville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.7%
Dental Visits63.3%
Premature Death8,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities357
Footville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall36.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density775/sq mi
Coordinates42.6715°N, 89.2084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55105
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7.3-point margin. 90.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.6%
D 52.9%

Winner: Democrat by 7.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+83.1%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density775/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants389
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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