Sand Pillow, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
206 Population 896/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $10,341 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $226,793 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $579/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sand Pillow, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$10,341 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $226,793
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Sand Pillow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
46%
Rent
50%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sand Pillow a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sand Pillow residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,341. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sand Pillow is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,793. Median rent is $579/month, with 20.8% 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 1992.

Education

8.1% of adults in Sand Pillow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sand Pillow has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age18.5 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female33% / 68%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$10,341
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$1,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$579
Ownership21.7%
Zillow$226,793
Housing Units76
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation878 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sand Pillow was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.