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Neillsville, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,314 Population 841/sq mi density
$58,239 Median Income $33,520 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $205,327 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,131 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,239 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Neillsville, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,239
23% below
$33,520 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $205,327
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
1,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Neillsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
39%
Rent
58%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neillsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neillsville residents earn a median household income of $58,239 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,520. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neillsville is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,327. Median rent is $680/month, with 25.0% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Neillsville reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,131/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Neillsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neillsville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,314
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,239
Per Capita$33,520
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$680
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$205,327
Housing Units1,143
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property1,131/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary126/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Neillsville was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.