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Nelson, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County
Nelson, WI
At a Glance
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,871. Median rent is $786/month, with 28.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.