Poynette, WI

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,583 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$78,950 Median Income $37,570 per capita
$260,900 Home Value $390,764 Zillow
$744 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
40 Violent Crime/100K 837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,950 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,900 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,950
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,900
7% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 40/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $744
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Poynette Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,583
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,950
Per Capita$37,570
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$4,274M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,900
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$390,764

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property837/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary40/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation846 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Libraries10

Is Poynette a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Poynette has a population of 2,583 with a density of 1,005 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

2,583
Total Population
1,005
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Poynette vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Poynette vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Poynette is $78,950, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Poynette vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,950
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,570
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
IRS Avg AGI$79,589

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,775
County GDP$4,274M

Business (County)

Restaurants194
Healthcare142
Retail194
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,988
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Poynette is $260,900, 7% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $390,764.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,900
7% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$390,764
Median List Price$300,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$300,000
$/Sq Ft$233
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,988
71% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Poynette, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Poynette vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate72.9%
Premature Death6,231/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access68.9%
Healthcare Facilities142
Poynette has a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 837 per 100,000 (57% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Poynette vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent39.9/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault39.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property837.3/100K
57% below US avg
Burglary39.9/100K
Theft797.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson39.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Poynette has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall42.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates43.3922°N, 89.4048°W
County FIPS55021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%
D 47%

Winner: Republican by 4.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities142
Restaurants194
Retail Stores194

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Work from Home10.3%

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