Rudolph, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 411/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $35,303 per capita
$165,500 Home Value $246,716 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,500 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rudolph, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$35,303 per capita
Home Value
$165,500
41% below
Zillow: $246,716
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Rudolph Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
59%
Rent
57%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rudolph a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rudolph residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,303. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rudolph is $165,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,716. Median rent is $663/month, with 40.0% 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 1972.

Education

14.1% of adults in Rudolph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rudolph has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population493
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$35,303
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,500
Rent$663
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$246,716
Housing Units207
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rudolph was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.