At a Glance
Median Income
$115,000
$41,547 per capita
Home Value
$253,100
Zillow: $231,070
Median Rent
$694/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Menominee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menominee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menominee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menominee residents earn a median household income of $115,000 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,547. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menominee is $253,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,070. Median rent is $694/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
21.8% of adults in Menominee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menominee has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population275
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$115,000
Per Capita$41,547
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,100
Rent$694
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$231,070
Housing Units141
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation803 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Menominee was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.