Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
South Wayne is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 475. Residents earn $64,028 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Wayne receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. South Wayne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Wayne is $64,028, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in South Wayne is $123,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
South Wayne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,028 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,781 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,156 |
| County GDP | $2,497M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.26% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $123,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $227,313 |
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.26% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 842 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5676°N, 89.8761°W |
| County FIPS | 55045 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |