Wisconsin
Peshtigo is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,404. Residents earn $65,433 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Peshtigo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Peshtigo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Peshtigo is $65,433, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Peshtigo is $145,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Peshtigo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 29 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,299 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Peshtigo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches, including 48.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,433 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,657 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,006 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,627 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,257 |
| County GDP | $2,381M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,280 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $145,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $227,237 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $777 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,280 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 28.9/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 28.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,299.1/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 317.6/100K |
| Theft | 981.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0569°N, 87.7441°W |
| County FIPS | 55075 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,170/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |