At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$32,571 per capita
Home Value
$310,000
Zillow: $228,222
Median Rent
$388/mo
15.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
27.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Post a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 19.1% (431% 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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$32,571
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$966M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
C+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$388
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$228,222
Housing Units352
Rent Burden15.2%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,334 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute50 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in New Post was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.