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Pine River, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
115 Population 98/sq mi density
$42,143 Median Income $28,254 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $281,833 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
415 Violent Crime/100K 4,286 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine River, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,143
44% below
$28,254 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
32% below
Zillow: $281,833
Violent Crime
415/100K
9% above
4,286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Pine River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
109%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine River a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine River residents earn a median household income of $42,143 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,254. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine River is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,833. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Pine River reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,286/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Pine River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine River has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population115
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$28,254
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A
Home Value$192,500
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$281,833
Housing Units61
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent415/100K
Property4,286/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation832 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute39 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine River was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.