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Scandinavia, WI
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Scandinavia, WI
At a Glance
How Scandinavia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scandinavia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scandinavia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scandinavia residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,156. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% 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 Scandinavia is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,796. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.4% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Scandinavia reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,286/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Scandinavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scandinavia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.