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Nelsonville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Nelsonville, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Nelsonville a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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.
Safety & Crime
Nelsonville reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.