At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$42,486 per capita
Home Value
$184,200
Zillow: $269,037
Median Rent
$837/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
528/100K
2,243/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Pepin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pepin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pepin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pepin residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,486. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 608 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pepin is $184,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,037. Median rent is $837/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Pepin reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,243/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Pepin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pepin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population781
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density1,085/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$42,486
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,200
Rent$837
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$269,037
Housing Units475
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent528/100K
Property2,243/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault528/100K
Burglary132/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pepin was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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