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New Odanah, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
318 Population 131/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $20,583 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $188,633 Zillow
$430 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 4,453 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New Odanah, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,125
44% below
$20,583 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $188,633
Median Rent
$430/mo
63% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
1% above
4,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How New Odanah Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Odanah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
55%
Rent
37%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
283%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Odanah a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Odanah residents earn a median household income of $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,583. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Odanah is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,633. Median rent is $430/month, with 9.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

New Odanah reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,453/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in New Odanah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. 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.

Data Overview

People

Population318
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$20,583
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$430
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$188,633
Housing Units141
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property4,453/100K

Health

Obesity47.6%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in New Odanah was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.