Wisconsin
Shullsburg is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,310. Residents earn $58,500 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shullsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shullsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shullsburg is $58,500, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shullsburg is $130,700, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 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.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Shullsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,500 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,765 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
| County GDP | $932M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $130,700 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,936 |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5733°N, 90.2348°W |
| County FIPS | 55065 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |