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Mineral Point, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
Mineral Point, WI
At a Glance
How Mineral Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mineral Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mineral Point a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mineral Point residents earn a median household income of $78,958 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,478. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mineral Point is $213,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,668. Median rent is $767/month, with 18.8% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Mineral Point reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,130/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Mineral Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineral Point 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 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.