Wisconsin
Neillsville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,314. Residents earn $58,239 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Neillsville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Neillsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Neillsville is $58,239, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Neillsville is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Neillsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,477 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Neillsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,239 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,108 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 956 |
| County GDP | $1,919M |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $111,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,327 |
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Total Violent | 41.0/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,477.2/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,477.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5603°N, 90.5908°W |
| County FIPS | 55019 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |