Wisconsin
Scandinavia is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 365. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scandinavia receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Scandinavia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scandinavia is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Scandinavia is $166,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Scandinavia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,875 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,156 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,853 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $5,836M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $166,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,796 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,999/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4607°N, 89.1465°W |
| County FIPS | 55097 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.6% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |