Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
St. Cloud is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 467. Residents earn $96,250 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Cloud receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Cloud stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in St. Cloud is $96,250, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in St. Cloud is $189,100, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
St. Cloud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,250 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,802 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,525 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,535 |
| County GDP | $6,749M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 241 |
| Retail | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,030 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $189,100 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,030 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,377/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8224°N, 88.1717°W |
| County FIPS | 55039 |
Winner: Republican by 28.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 304 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |