Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
La Farge is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 745. Residents earn $39,200 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Farge receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. La Farge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Farge is $39,200, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in La Farge is $111,300, 61% 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 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
La Farge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,200 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,494 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,201 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 828 |
| County GDP | $1,540M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.42% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $111,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,073 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 61.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.42% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5782°N, 90.6383°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55123 |
Winner: Republican by 7.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.6% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |