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Necedah, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,122 Population 407/sq mi density
$53,060 Median Income $33,081 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $218,036 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
277 Violent Crime/100K 792 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,060 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Necedah, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,060
29% below
$33,081 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
60% below
Zillow: $218,036
Median Rent
$915/mo
21% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
27% below
792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Necedah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
40%
Rent
79%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Necedah a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Necedah residents earn a median household income of $53,060 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,081. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Necedah is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,036. Median rent is $915/month, with 24.2% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Necedah reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 792/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Necedah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Necedah has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,122
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,060
Per Capita$33,081
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$915
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$218,036
Housing Units446
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent277/100K
Property792/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,716/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Necedah was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.