At a Glance
Median Income
$73,724
$27,412 per capita
Home Value
$112,700
Zillow: $93,845
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
90.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.0%
24.0% smoking rate
How Racine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Racine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Racine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Racine residents earn a median household income of $73,724 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,412. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Racine is $112,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,845. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
16.2% of adults in Racine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Racine has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population451
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density940/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,724
Per Capita$27,412
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$93,845
Housing Units143
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death17,744/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Racine was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.