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Muscoda, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,119 Population 699/sq mi density
$51,450 Median Income $30,309 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $224,732 Zillow
$608 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,450 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Muscoda, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,450
32% below
$30,309 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $224,732
Median Rent
$608/mo
48% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
399/100K
5% above
1,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Muscoda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Muscoda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
41%
Rent
52%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Muscoda a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Muscoda residents earn a median household income of $51,450 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,309. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Muscoda is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,732. Median rent is $608/month, with 26.9% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Muscoda reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,597/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Muscoda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Muscoda has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,119
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density699/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,450
Per Capita$30,309
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$608
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$224,732
Housing Units576
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent399/100K
Property1,597/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary160/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,313/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation691 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Muscoda was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.