At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$30,398 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
Zillow: $219,193
Median Rent
$792/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.8% smoking rate
How Mabel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mabel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mabel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mabel residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,398. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mabel is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,193. Median rent is $792/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
17.5% of adults in Mabel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mabel has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population832
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$30,398
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$792
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$219,193
Housing Units387
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,118 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mabel was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.