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Spooner, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County
Spooner, WI
At a Glance
How Spooner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spooner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Spooner a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Spooner residents earn a median household income of $44,474 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,179. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spooner is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,440. Median rent is $803/month, with 30.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Spooner reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,617/100K. The murder rate is 38.5/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Spooner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spooner has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.