Wisconsin
Prairie Farm is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 462. Residents earn $46,563 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie Farm receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Prairie Farm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prairie Farm is $46,563, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Prairie Farm is $124,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Prairie Farm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,563 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,445 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,569 |
| County GDP | $2,994M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 204 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,272 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.23% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $124,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,930 |
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,272 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.23% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,673/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2364°N, 91.9800°W |
| County FIPS | 55005 |
Winner: Republican by 29.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 204 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |