At a Glance
Median Income
$66,750
$33,096 per capita
Home Value
$157,800
Zillow: $351,113
Median Rent
$875/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.0% smoking rate
How Nelsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelsonville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelsonville residents earn a median household income of $66,750 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,096. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelsonville is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,113. Median rent is $875/month, with 22.3% 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 1938.
Education
39.6% of adults in Nelsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelsonville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,750
Per Capita$33,096
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$875
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$351,113
Housing Units77
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelsonville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.