At a Glance
Median Income
$100,956
$47,802 per capita
Home Value
$359,500
Zillow: $438,556
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
307/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Mount Horeb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Horeb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Horeb a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Horeb residents earn a median household income of $100,956 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,802. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Horeb is $359,500 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,556. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 24.0% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Mount Horeb reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 307/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Mount Horeb hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Horeb has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,719
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,375/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,956
Per Capita$47,802
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$359,500
Rent$1,260
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$438,556
Housing Units2,823
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property307/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary13/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,248 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Horeb was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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