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Pence, WI

Wisconsin

Pence is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 139. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 130/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $30,656 per capita
$97,500 Home Value
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,500
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population139
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$30,656
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$235M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units87
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking17.3%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,603 ft (489 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries2

Is Pence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pence receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pence offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pence is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pence is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Pence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 155.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Pence has a population of 139 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 9.4% Hispanic.

Population

139
Total Population
130
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.4%
Female 39.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Pence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pence is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Pence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,656
Avg Weekly Wage$779
IRS Avg AGI$60,358

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)228
County GDP$235M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare16
Retail24
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pence is $97,500, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,500
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.9%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Rate4.92%
In Pence, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pence vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep30.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.2%
Dental Visits64.0%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access47.1%
Healthcare Facilities16
Pence has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall155.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,603 ft (489 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates46.4103°N, 90.2695°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.2-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.7%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 26.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density130/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants41
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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