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Nichols, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Outagamie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
278 Population 312/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $32,206 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $299,595 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Nichols, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$32,206 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
48% below
Zillow: $299,595
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Nichols Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
52%
Rent
76%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nichols a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nichols residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,206. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,053 business establishments, including 502 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nichols is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,595. Median rent is $883/month, with 22.9% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Nichols reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Nichols hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nichols has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$32,206
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$883
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$299,595
Housing Units107
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property983/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation778 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Nichols was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.