At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$32,206 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
Zillow: $299,595
Median Rent
$883/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nichols a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 0.7% (81% 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.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population278
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$32,206
Unemployment0.7%
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%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.