Packwaukee, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marquette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
220 Population 458/sq mi density
$43,036 Median Income $23,923 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $255,702 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,036 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Packwaukee, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,036
43% below
$23,923 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
57% below
Zillow: $255,702
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Packwaukee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Packwaukee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Packwaukee residents earn a median household income of $43,036 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,923. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Packwaukee is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,702. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

2.7% of adults in Packwaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Packwaukee has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,036
Per Capita$23,923
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$255,702
Housing Units124
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation780 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Packwaukee was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.