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Readstown, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Vernon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
380 Population 222/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $21,164 per capita
$97,300 Home Value $186,556 Zillow
$398 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,300 home value, $398/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Readstown, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,083
57% below
$21,164 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
65% below
Zillow: $186,556
Median Rent
$398/mo
66% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Readstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
35%
Rent
34%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Readstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Readstown residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,164. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Readstown is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,556. Median rent is $398/month, with 25.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Readstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Readstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Readstown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population380
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$21,164
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$398
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$186,556
Housing Units176
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation760 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Readstown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.