Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
New Auburn is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 550. Residents earn $67,981 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. New Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Auburn is $67,981, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in New Auburn is $164,400, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
New Auburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,981 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,869 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,963 |
| County GDP | $3,854M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 206 |
| Retail | 203 |
| Manufacturing | 131 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,934 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $164,400 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,351 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.9% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,934 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,527/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1988°N, 91.5663°W |
| County FIPS | 55017 |
Winner: Republican by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 203 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |