Radisson, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 623/sq mi density
$39,423 Median Income $22,003 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $198,094 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,423 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $669/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Radisson, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,423
48% below
$22,003 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
71% below
Zillow: $198,094
Median Rent
$669/mo
42% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Radisson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Radisson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
29%
Rent
58%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Radisson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Radisson residents earn a median household income of $39,423 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,003. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 701 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Radisson is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,094. Median rent is $669/month, with 32.1% 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 1976.

Education

9.1% of adults in Radisson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Radisson has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans20.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,423
Per Capita$22,003
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$966M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$669
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$198,094
Housing Units133
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,331/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,244 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Radisson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.