At a Glance
Median Income
$58,611
$29,365 per capita
Home Value
$125,500
Zillow: $199,978
Median Rent
$675/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.5% smoking rate
How Owen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owen residents earn a median household income of $58,611 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,365. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owen is $125,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,978. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.7% 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 1960.
Education
13.0% of adults in Owen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owen has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population884
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,611
Per Capita$29,365
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,500
Rent$675
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$199,978
Housing Units401
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation1,240 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Owen was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.