Wisconsin
Muscoda is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,119. Residents earn $51,450 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Muscoda receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Muscoda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Muscoda is $51,450, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Muscoda is $116,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Muscoda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,450 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,309 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,197 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 542 |
| County GDP | $1,004M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.76% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $116,400 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,732 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $91 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.76% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,313/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1864°N, 90.4319°W |
| County FIPS | 55103 |
Winner: Republican by 13.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |