Sauk City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,500 Population 2,188/sq mi density
$82,813 Median Income $40,900 per capita
$269,500 Home Value $365,115 Zillow
$1,105 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,813 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,105/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sauk City, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,813
10% above
$40,900 per capita
Home Value
$269,500
4% below
Zillow: $365,115
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
5% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
15% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sauk City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
96%
Rent
95%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sauk City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sauk City residents earn a median household income of $82,813 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,900. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sauk City is $269,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,115. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 27.9% 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 1974.

Education

28.5% of adults in Sauk City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sauk City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population3,500
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,188/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,813
Per Capita$40,900
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,500
Rent$1,105
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$365,115
Housing Units1,575
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,554/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation759 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Sauk City was founded in 1840.
The median home in Sauk City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.