Rib Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
878 Population 505/sq mi density
$55,813 Median Income $28,064 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $226,088 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,813 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $707/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rib Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,813
26% below
$28,064 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
65% below
Zillow: $226,088
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Rib Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
35%
Rent
61%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rib Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rib Lake residents earn a median household income of $55,813 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rib Lake is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,088. Median rent is $707/month, with 22.1% 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 1958.

Education

22.3% of adults in Rib Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rib Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population878
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,813
Per Capita$28,064
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$707
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$226,088
Housing Units441
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,565 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rib Lake was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.