Wisconsin
Sister Bay is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,016. Residents earn $57,679 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sister Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sister Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sister Bay is $57,679, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 21.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sister Bay is $328,700, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sister Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 61.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,679 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $877 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,317 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,422 |
| County GDP | $2,000M |
| Restaurants | 270 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 258 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,925 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $328,700 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $497,405 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,925 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,837/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1871°N, 87.1294°W |
| County FIPS | 55029 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 270 |
| Retail Stores | 258 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |