Rothschild, WI

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,532 Population 845/sq mi density
$87,250 Median Income $38,786 per capita
$188,000 Home Value $253,653 Zillow
$934 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime/100K 2,431 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,000 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,250
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $188,000
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 38/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $934
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Rothschild Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,532
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,250
Per Capita$38,786
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$11,882M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,000
Rent$934
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$253,653

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property2,431/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary94/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation1,156 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Rothschild a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Rothschild has a population of 5,532 with a density of 845 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 2% Black.

Population

5,532
Total Population
845
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rothschild vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.8%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.2%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rothschild vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rothschild is $87,250, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Rothschild vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,250
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,786
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
IRS Avg AGI$80,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,960
County GDP$11,882M

Business (County)

Restaurants329
Healthcare424
Retail428
Manufacturing239

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,413
83% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Work from Home12.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rothschild is $188,000, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $934 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,653.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,000
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$253,653
Median List Price$344,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$344,950
$/Sq Ft$160
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.3%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$934
20% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,413
83% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%
In Rothschild, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rothschild vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death6,974/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access73.3%
Healthcare Facilities424
Rothschild has a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,431 per 100,000 (24% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rothschild vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent37.7/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault37.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,430.8/100K
24% above US avg
Burglary94.2/100K
Theft2,298.9/100K
Vehicle Theft37.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Rothschild has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall64.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,156 ft (352 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates44.8737°N, 89.6198°W
County FIPS55073
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.7%
D 40.1%

Winner: Republican by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density845/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities424
Restaurants329
Retail Stores428

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Work from Home12.4%

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