New Odanah, WI

Wisconsin

New Odanah is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 318. Residents earn $42,125 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
318 Population 131/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $20,583 per capita
$155,800 Home Value
$430 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $430/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,125
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,800
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $430
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.6%
48% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How New Odanah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population318
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$20,583
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$929M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$430
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units141
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity47.6%
Uninsured10.7%
Smoking25.5%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation625 ft (191 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.8%
Libraries3

Is New Odanah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Odanah receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. New Odanah has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Odanah is $42,125, 44% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Odanah is $155,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $430 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

New Odanah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

New Odanah has a population of 318 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (84%), with 2.8% White, 7.9% Black.

Population

318
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

New Odanah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Odanah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Odanah is $42,125, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: New Odanah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,125
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,583
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$58,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)627
County GDP$929M

Business (County)

Restaurants66
Healthcare56
Retail89
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,239
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone69.0%
Public Transit6.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Odanah is $155,800, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $430 (63% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,800
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$430
63% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied44.7%
Housing Units141
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,239
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.36%
In New Odanah, 47.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.7% of residents lack health insurance. 25.5% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 35.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Odanah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.6%
48% above US avg
Diabetes16.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma14.5%
COPD7.7%
Cancer5.8%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.5%
82% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity35.9%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress18.1%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured10.7%
24% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits54.9%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access68.6%
Healthcare Facilities56
New Odanah has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates46.5986°N, 90.6508°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 71.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.6%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density131/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants66
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone69.0%
Public Transit6.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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