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Sextonville, WI

Wisconsin

Sextonville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 435. Residents earn $61,389 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
435 Population 483/sq mi density
$61,389 Median Income $32,974 per capita
$181,800 Home Value
$1,130 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,389 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,389
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,800
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,130
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Sextonville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population435
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,389
Per Capita$32,974
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,004M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$1,130
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units196
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking16.9%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation727 ft (222 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries3

Is Sextonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sextonville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sextonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sextonville is $61,389, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sextonville is $181,800, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Sextonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Sextonville has a population of 435 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.9%).

Population

435
Total Population
483
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Sextonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sextonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sextonville is $61,389, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sextonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,389
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,974
Avg Weekly Wage$900
IRS Avg AGI$62,197

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)542
County GDP$1,004M

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare52
Retail57
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sextonville is $181,800, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,130 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,800
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,130
3% below US avg
Rent Burden23.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.4%
Housing Units196
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Effective Rate3.05%
In Sextonville, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sextonville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits62.9%
Premature Death7,313/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access43.3%
Healthcare Facilities52
Sextonville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall40.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates43.2795°N, 90.2924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56%
D 42.8%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants35
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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