Wisconsin
Friendship is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 737. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Friendship receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Friendship offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Friendship is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Friendship is $110,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Friendship has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 52.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,250 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,060 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,083 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $761M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,442 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.94% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $110,100 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,442 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.94% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,056/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9717°N, 89.8200°W |
| County FIPS | 55001 |
Winner: Republican by 25.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |