Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Rothschild is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,532. Residents earn $87,250 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rothschild receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Rothschild offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rothschild is $87,250, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rothschild is $188,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rothschild is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,431 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Rothschild has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 64.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,250 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,115 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,430 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,960 |
| County GDP | $11,882M |
| Restaurants | 329 |
| Healthcare | 424 |
| Retail | 428 |
| Manufacturing | 239 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,413 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $188,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,653 |
| Median List Price | $344,950 |
| Median List Price | $344,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $934 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,413 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,974/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Total Violent | 37.7/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 37.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,430.8/100K |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,298.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8737°N, 89.6198°W |
| County FIPS | 55073 |
Winner: Republican by 18.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Restaurants | 329 |
| Retail Stores | 428 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |