Wisconsin
Owen is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 884. Residents earn $58,611 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Owen receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Owen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Owen is $58,611, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Owen is $125,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Owen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,611 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,108 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 956 |
| County GDP | $1,919M |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $125,500 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,395 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9491°N, 90.5611°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55019 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.5% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |