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Pence, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
139 Population 130/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $30,656 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $126,718 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
395 Violent Crime/100K 2,961 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
395 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pence, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$30,656 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
65% below
Zillow: $126,718
Violent Crime
395/100K
4% above
2,961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Pence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
104%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pence 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

Pence residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,656. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pence is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,718. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Pence reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,961/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Pence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pence has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$30,656
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$126,718
Housing Units87
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent395/100K
Property2,961/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pence was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.