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Iron Belt, WI

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Iron Belt is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 143. Residents earn $56,150 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
143 Population 58/sq mi density
$56,150 Median Income $35,121 per capita
$62,800 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,150 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,800 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,150
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $62,800
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population143
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,150
Per Capita$35,121
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$235M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,800
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units128
Rent Burden43.3%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking14.8%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries2

Is Iron Belt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iron Belt receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Iron Belt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iron Belt is $56,150, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iron Belt is $62,800, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Iron Belt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 155.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Iron Belt has a population of 143 with a density of 58 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

143
Total Population
58
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%
Female 38.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Iron Belt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iron Belt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iron Belt is $56,150, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Iron Belt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,150
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,121
Avg Weekly Wage$779
IRS Avg AGI$60,358

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)228
County GDP$235M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare16
Retail24
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Iron Belt is $62,800, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,800
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden43.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Rate7.64%
In Iron Belt, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iron Belt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep31.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.7%
Dental Visits65.3%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access47.1%
Healthcare Facilities16
Iron Belt has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall155.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates46.4030°N, 90.3192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.2-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.7%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 26.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density58/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants41
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

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