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Schofield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,020 Population 953/sq mi density
$65,478 Median Income $43,541 per capita
$144,200 Home Value $217,025 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 2,431 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,478 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,200 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Schofield, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,478
13% below
$43,541 per capita
Home Value
$144,200
49% below
Zillow: $217,025
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
90% below
2,431/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Schofield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Schofield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
51%
Rent
81%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schofield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schofield residents earn a median household income of $65,478 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,541. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,960 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schofield is $144,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,025. Median rent is $946/month, with 21.7% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Schofield reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,431/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Schofield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schofield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,020
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,478
Per Capita$43,541
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$11,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,200
Rent$946
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$217,025
Housing Units1,104
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property2,431/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,974/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,180 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Schofield was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 329 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.