At a Glance
Median Income
$54,587
$30,159 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
Zillow: $294,863
Median Rent
$933/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Menomonie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menomonie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menomonie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menomonie residents earn a median household income of $54,587 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,159. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,151 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menomonie is $203,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,863. Median rent is $933/month, with 27.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Menomonie reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,689/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Menomonie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menomonie has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population16,548
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,587
Per Capita$30,159
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent$933
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$294,863
Housing Units6,506
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property1,689/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation830 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Menomonie was founded in 1788.
The median home in Menomonie was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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