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Lohrville, WI

Wisconsin · Waushara County

Lohrville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 494. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
494 Population 408/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $23,956 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $154,853 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $848
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population494
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$23,956
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$919M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$848
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$154,853
Housing Units199
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation800 ft (244 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.4%
Libraries8

Is Lohrville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lohrville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Lohrville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lohrville is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lohrville is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Lohrville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°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 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Lohrville has a population of 494 with a density of 408 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.4% female and 53.6% male. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents, while 5.8% speak Spanish. 7.0% of the population are veterans. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

494
Total Population
408
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lohrville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lohrville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lohrville is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,956 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $841, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 2.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lohrville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,956
Avg Weekly Wage$841
IRS Avg AGI$61,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)571
County GDP$919M

Business (County)

Restaurants67
Healthcare40
Retail66
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,229
49% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lohrville is $112,500, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $154,853, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $848 (27% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 199 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $5,229 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 14.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$154,853

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$848
27% below US avg
Rent Burden14.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units199
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,229
49% above US avg
Effective Rate4.65%
In Lohrville, 39.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 29.7% have high blood pressure. 17.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 21.8% report binge drinking. 29.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 25.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.8% experience frequent mental distress. 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,547. The dentist ratio is 1:1,471. 30.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Lohrville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep32.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,547
Dentists1:1,471
Mental Health1:639
Checkup Rate73.5%
Dental Visits63.6%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access30.9%
Healthcare Facilities40
Lohrville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 800 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall49.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates44.0382°N, 89.1212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaushara County County
County FIPS55137

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Lohrville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F — from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

Lohrville is located in Waushara County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67% of the vote, a 35.2-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet access. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 40 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 35.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.60
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density408/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi
CountyWaushara County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.4%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants67
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Lohrville

What is the population of Lohrville?

Lohrville has a population of 494 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 46.4% female and 53.6% male.

Is Lohrville expensive to live in?

Lohrville is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,500 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lohrville?

Lohrville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches, with 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Lohrville?

Lohrville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $841. There are 571 business establishments in the area, including 67 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 2.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lohrville?

The median home value in Lohrville is $112,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $154,853. For renters, the median monthly rent is $848. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $5,229.

How are the schools in Lohrville?

Schools in Lohrville score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 5.0% of adults in Lohrville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lohrville?

The obesity rate in Lohrville is 39.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.9% of adults are smokers. 29.8% are physically inactive. 25.2% of residents report depression. 10.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 30.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,547.

What is transportation like in Lohrville?

The average commute in Lohrville is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lohrville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lohrville is 87% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.8% speak Spanish. 7.0% of the population are military veterans. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

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