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Knowlton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
71 Population 71/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $47,172 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $290,007 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Knowlton, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,375
34% below
$47,172 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $290,007
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
1,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Knowlton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knowlton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knowlton residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,172. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,960 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knowlton is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,007. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Knowlton reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,304/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Knowlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knowlton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population71
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$47,172
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$290,007
Housing Units36
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property1,304/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,974/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,133 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Knowlton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 329 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.