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Odanah, WI

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Odanah is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 118. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
118 Population 45/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $11,740 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 28.4% unemployment
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 28.4%
689% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Odanah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population118
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female81% / 20%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$11,740
Unemployment28.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$929M
Commute14 min

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation606 ft (185 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute14 min
Broadband19.0%
Libraries3

Is Odanah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Odanah receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Odanah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Odanah is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Odanah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Odanah has a population of 118 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The median age is 21.9 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

118
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
21.9yrs
Median Age
44% below US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 80.5%
Female 19.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Odanah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Odanah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Odanah is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Odanah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,740
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$58,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.4%
689% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)627
County GDP$929M

Business (County)

Restaurants66
Healthcare56
Retail89
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,239
50% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.7 min
Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit51.7%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Odanah has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation606 ft (185 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates46.5941°N, 90.6780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 19.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.6%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+82.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.81
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access19.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants66
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.7 min
Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit51.7%
Work from Home0.0%

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