Menomonie, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dunn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
16,548 Population 1,202/sq mi density
$54,587 Median Income $30,159 per capita
$203,800 Home Value $308,709 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,211 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,587 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Menomonie, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,587
27% below
$30,159 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
28% below
Zillow: $308,709
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
1,211/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
13% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
72%
Rent
80%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Menomonie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 5.0% (39% above 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 $308,709. 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 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,211/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,548
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,587
Per Capita$30,159
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent$933
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$308,709
Housing Units6,506
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property1,211/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,952/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.