Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Poynette is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,583. Residents earn $78,950 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Poynette 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, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Poynette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Poynette is $78,950, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Poynette is $260,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Poynette is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 837 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Poynette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 42.6 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 | $78,950 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,570 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,589 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,775 |
| County GDP | $4,274M |
| Restaurants | 194 |
| Healthcare | 142 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,988 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $260,900 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $390,764 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $233 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,988 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,231/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Total Violent | 39.9/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.9/100K |
| Total Property | 837.3/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 39.9/100K |
| Theft | 797.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 39.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3922°N, 89.4048°W |
| County FIPS | 55021 |
Winner: Republican by 4.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Restaurants | 194 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |