Wisconsin
Montello is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,411. Residents earn $54,023 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montello receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Montello offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montello is $54,023, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Montello is $155,600, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Montello is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,433 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Montello 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 36.3 inches, including 42.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,023 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,461 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 396 |
| County GDP | $588M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,156 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $155,600 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,629 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,156 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,433.5/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 204.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,228.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7944°N, 89.3332°W |
| County FIPS | 55077 |
Winner: Republican by 29.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |