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Mauston, WI
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Mauston, WI
At a Glance
How Mauston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mauston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mauston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mauston residents earn a median household income of $60,174 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,264. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 736 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mauston is $135,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,685. Median rent is $830/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Mauston reports 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,887/100K. The murder rate is 22.9/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Mauston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mauston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.