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New Post, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County
New Post, WI
At a Glance
How New Post Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Post's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Post a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Post residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,571. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 701 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Post is $310,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,222. Median rent is $388/month, with 15.2% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
New Post reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,385/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in New Post hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Post has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.