Wisconsin
Rhinelander is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,248. Residents earn $53,561 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rhinelander receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rhinelander offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rhinelander is $53,561, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rhinelander is $123,300, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rhinelander is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,039 per 100,000, 55% above the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Rhinelander has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,561 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,889 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,191 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,496 |
| County GDP | $2,432M |
| Restaurants | 197 |
| Healthcare | 158 |
| Retail | 221 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.47% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $123,300 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,466 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.47% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,918/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Total Violent | 106.6/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 66.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,038.8/100K |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 399.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,519.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 120.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.6 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,609 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6361°N, 89.4255°W |
| County FIPS | 55085 |
Winner: Republican by 17.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Restaurants | 197 |
| Retail Stores | 221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |