Wisconsin
Reedsburg is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 10,060. Residents earn $71,991 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Reedsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Reedsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Reedsburg is $71,991, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Reedsburg is $218,300, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Reedsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,698 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Reedsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,991 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,715 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,772 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,219 |
| County GDP | $5,577M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $218,300 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $298,023 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $944 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,174 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,554/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 83.3/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,698.1/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 20.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,666.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 10.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5351°N, 89.9955°W |
| County FIPS | 55111 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.1% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |