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Holcombe, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Chippewa County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
244 Population 252/sq mi density
$61,477 Median Income $28,456 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $313,461 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,464 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,477 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Holcombe, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,477
18% below
$28,456 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $313,461
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
2,464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Holcombe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
53%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holcombe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holcombe residents earn a median household income of $61,477 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,456. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holcombe is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,461. Median rent is $829/month, with 31.0% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Holcombe reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,464/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in Holcombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holcombe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population244
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,477
Per Capita$28,456
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$829
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$313,461
Housing Units113
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property2,464/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,527/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Holcombe was built in 1970.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.