At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$30,438 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $362,154
Median Rent
$538/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Peterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peterson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peterson residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,438. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peterson is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,154. Median rent is $538/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.9% of adults in Peterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peterson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population256
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$30,438
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$2,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$538
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$362,154
Housing Units124
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation745 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Peterson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.