Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Schofield is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,020. Residents earn $65,478 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Schofield receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Schofield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Schofield is $65,478, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Schofield is $144,200, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Schofield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 64.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,478 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,541 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,115 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,430 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,960 |
| County GDP | $11,882M |
| Restaurants | 329 |
| Healthcare | 424 |
| Retail | 428 |
| Manufacturing | 239 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,413 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $144,200 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,025 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,413 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,974/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,180 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9133°N, 89.6215°W |
| County FIPS | 55073 |
Winner: Republican by 18.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Restaurants | 329 |
| Retail Stores | 428 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |