Rhinelander, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,248 Population 905/sq mi density
$53,561 Median Income $29,889 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $266,230 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,561 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rhinelander, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,561
29% below
$29,889 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
56% below
Zillow: $266,230
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
1,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Rhinelander Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
44%
Rent
70%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rhinelander a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rhinelander residents earn a median household income of $53,561 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,889. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,496 business establishments, including 197 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rhinelander is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,230. Median rent is $818/month, with 27.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Rhinelander reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,742/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Rhinelander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rhinelander has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,248
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,561
Per Capita$29,889
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$818
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$266,230
Housing Units4,391
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property1,742/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,609 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rhinelander was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.