Wisconsin
Shawano is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 9,236. Residents earn $56,457 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shawano receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shawano offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shawano is $56,457, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shawano is $127,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Shawano 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 33.1 inches, including 47.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,457 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,383 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,361 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,069 |
| County GDP | $1,744M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $127,200 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,301 |
| Median List Price | $254,450 |
| Median List Price | $254,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $692 |
| 1 Bedroom | $814 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,245 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,288 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,118/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7779°N, 88.5860°W |
| County FIPS | 55115 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |