Oliver, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Carlton County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
370 Population 178/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $42,074 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $219,022 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Oliver, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$42,074 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $219,022
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Oliver Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
67%
Rent
97%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oliver a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oliver residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,074. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oliver is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,022. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 18.4% 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 1981.

Education

20.2% of adults in Oliver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oliver has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population370
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$42,074
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$1,125
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$219,022
Housing Units164
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation711 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Oliver was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.