Wisconsin
Nekoosa is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,439. Residents earn $43,026 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nekoosa receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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 an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nekoosa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nekoosa is $43,026, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Nekoosa is $112,900, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Nekoosa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,026 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,518 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,853 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $5,836M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $112,900 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $260,218 |
| Median List Price | $129,900 |
| Median List Price | $129,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $34 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $660 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,999/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.3 inches |
| 18% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3132°N, 89.9079°W |
| County FIPS | 55097 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |