Wisconsin
Rib Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 878. Residents earn $55,813 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rib Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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, high obesity rates. Rib Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rib Lake is $55,813, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Rib Lake is $99,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $707 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rib Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Rib Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 57.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,813 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,024 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 538 |
| County GDP | $1,109M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,657 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $99,300 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $212,588 |
| Census Median Rent | $707 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,657 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Obesity | 43.9% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,980/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 111.4/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 111.4/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3195°N, 90.2022°W |
| County FIPS | 55119 |
Winner: Republican by 48.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.2% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |