Soldiers Grove, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Crawford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
592 Population 162/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $22,084 per capita
$145,100 Home Value $299,531 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $747/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Soldiers Grove, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$22,084 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
49% below
Zillow: $299,531
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Soldiers Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
51%
Rent
64%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soldiers Grove 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

Soldiers Grove residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,084. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soldiers Grove is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,531. Median rent is $747/month, with 31.1% 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 1973.

Education

9.7% of adults in Soldiers Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soldiers Grove has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$22,084
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent$747
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$299,531
Housing Units218
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation787 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Soldiers Grove was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.