Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Spring Valley is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,260. Residents earn $65,893 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spring Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Spring Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Spring Valley is $65,893, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Spring Valley is $191,500, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Spring Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,893 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,133 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $191,500 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $507,490 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $869 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,103 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8523°N, 92.2429°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |