Wisconsin
Niagara is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,386. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Niagara receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Niagara offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Niagara is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Niagara is $90,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Niagara is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 873 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Niagara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 61.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,500 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,268 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $698 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,314 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137 |
| County GDP | $172M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.40% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $90,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,356 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.40% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,123/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 873.4/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 499.1/100K |
| Theft | 374.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,065 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7793°N, 88.0032°W |
| County FIPS | 55037 |
Winner: Republican by 49.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |