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Prentice, WI
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Prentice, WI
At a Glance
How Prentice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prentice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prentice a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prentice residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,709. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prentice is $102,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,340. Median rent is $686/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Prentice reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,255/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Prentice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prentice has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.