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Franks Field, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 103/sq mi density
$26,429 Median Income $14,785 per capita
$15,800 Home Value $133,029 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 4,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,429 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$15,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Franks Field, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,429
65% below
$14,785 per capita
Home Value
$15,800
94% below
Zillow: $133,029
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
1% above
4,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Franks Field Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
6%
Rent
75%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franks Field 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

Franks Field residents earn a median household income of $26,429 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,785. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franks Field is $15,800 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,029. Median rent is $875/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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Franks Field reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,453/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Franks Field hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franks Field has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$26,429
Per Capita$14,785
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$15,800
Rent$875
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$133,029
Housing Units56
Rent Burden36.7%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property4,453/100K

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation809 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Franks Field was built in 1999.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.