Wisconsin
New Post is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 322. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Post receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. New Post has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Post is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Post is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
New Post has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 67.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,571 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,423 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 701 |
| County GDP | $966M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,486 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 50.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $310,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $388 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,486 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,331/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 67.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9028°N, 91.2071°W |
| County FIPS | 55113 |
Winner: Republican by 16.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.4% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 50.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |