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Little Sturgeon, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Little Sturgeon is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 111. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
111 Population 47/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $55,101 per capita
$456,300 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$456,300 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $456,300
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.7%
9% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population111
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$55,101
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,082M
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$456,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units288
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking12.7%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation590 ft (180 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries2

Is Little Sturgeon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little Sturgeon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Little Sturgeon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little Sturgeon is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little Sturgeon is $456,300, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Little Sturgeon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Little Sturgeon has a population of 111 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 66.8 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 6.3% Hispanic.

Population

111
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
66.8yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Little Sturgeon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Little Sturgeon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little Sturgeon is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Little Sturgeon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,101
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$72,968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)575
County GDP$1,082M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare41
Retail57
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,823
66% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Little Sturgeon is $456,300, 62% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$456,300
62% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%
Housing Units288
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,823
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Little Sturgeon, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Little Sturgeon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep27.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate68.4%
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death6,209/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access50.0%
Healthcare Facilities41
Little Sturgeon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall51.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates44.8420°N, 87.5745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55061
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.7%
9% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.6%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants50
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

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