Scandinavia, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 420/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $28,156 per capita
$166,100 Home Value $314,159 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Scandinavia, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,875
11% below
$28,156 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
41% below
Zillow: $314,159
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
59%
Rent
62%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scandinavia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.5% (58% 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 $314,159. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$28,156
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent$725
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$314,159
Housing Units156
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation937 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Scandinavia was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.