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Haugen, WI

Wisconsin

Haugen is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 265. Residents earn $63,958 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
265 Population 530/sq mi density
$63,958 Median Income $32,277 per capita
$133,800 Home Value $201,522 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,958 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,958
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population265
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,958
Per Capita$32,277
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,994M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$201,522
Housing Units156
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking14.5%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband69.6%
Libraries6

Is Haugen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haugen receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Haugen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haugen is $63,958, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haugen is $133,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Haugen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches, including 55.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Haugen has a population of 265 with a density of 530 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 3% Black.

Population

265
Total Population
530
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Haugen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Haugen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haugen is $63,958, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Haugen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,958
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,277
Avg Weekly Wage$923
IRS Avg AGI$65,445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,569
County GDP$2,994M

Business (County)

Restaurants162
Healthcare150
Retail204
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,272
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Haugen is $133,800, 53% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $201,522.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,800
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$201,522

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.4%
Housing Units156
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,272
51% above US avg
Effective Rate3.94%
In Haugen, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits65.6%
Premature Death7,673/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.7%
Healthcare Facilities150
Haugen has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.6 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall55.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates45.6076°N, 91.7786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.1-point margin. 69.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 33.4%

Winner: Republican by 29.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+90.2%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density530/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.6%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants162
Retail Stores204

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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