Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,575. Residents earn $78,958 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mineral Point receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mineral Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mineral Point is $78,958, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mineral Point is $213,000, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mineral Point is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,087 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mineral Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,958 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,765 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
| County GDP | $932M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $213,000 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,668 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $201 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $767 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 40.3/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 40.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,087.4/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 80.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,006.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,088 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8632°N, 90.1814°W |
| County FIPS | 55065 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.4% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 823/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |