Wisconsin
Pound is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 339. Residents earn $66,023 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pound receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pound offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pound is $66,023, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Pound is $115,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Pound has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 58.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,023 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,415 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,011 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $430M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $115,400 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,869 |
| Census Median Rent | $607 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,728/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 58.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0989°N, 88.0324°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55041 |
Winner: Republican by 33.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |