Median Income $41,250

45% lower than US avg

Home Value $85,000

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.3%

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.7%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.0%

21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population69

Median Age53.5 yrs

Density57/mi²

Male / Female57% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans64.0%

Economy

Median Income$41,250

Per Capita$32,267

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty15.0%

County GDP$929M

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$85,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units35

Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity29.7%

Uninsured6.4%

Smoking12.9%

Depression19.6%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain37.5 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation1,113 ft (339 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.3%

High School+91.9%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%

Commute33 min

Broadband38.0%

Libraries3

Is Saxon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saxon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Saxon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saxon is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saxon is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Saxon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 134.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Saxon has a population of 69 with a density of 57 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

53.5yrs

Median Age

38% above US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%

Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saxon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saxon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saxon is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Saxon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$41,250
	45% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$32,267
Avg Weekly Wage	$963
IRS Avg AGI	$58,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.0%
	21% above US avg
Establishments (County)	627
County GDP	$929M

Business (County)

Restaurants	66
Healthcare	56
Retail	89
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,239
	50% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.6 min
Drive Alone	88.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saxon is $85,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$85,000
	70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	35
Median Year Built	1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,239
	50% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.16%

In Saxon, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 19.6% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.7%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	25.0%
Asthma	8.7%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.9%
	8% below US avg
Binge Drinking	23.0%
Physical Inactivity	21.5%
Depression	19.6%
Mental Distress	14.3%
Physical Distress	10.6%
Short Sleep	25.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.3%
Uninsured	6.4%
	26% below US avg
Primary Care	1:575
Dentists	1:1,458
Mental Health	1:244
Checkup Rate	64.9%
Dental Visits	61.4%
Premature Death	12,410/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	68.6%
Healthcare Facilities	56

Saxon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.3°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.5 inches
	1% below US avg
Snowfall	134.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,113 ft (339 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4941°N, 90.4100°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	55003

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%

D 51.6%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.3%
	66% below US avg
High School+	91.9%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.81

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	57/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	38.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	56
Restaurants	66
Retail Stores	89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.6 min
Drive Alone	88.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Saxon, WI

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Saxon a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Saxon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Saxon vs U.S. Average

Income: Saxon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities