Wisconsin
St. Croix Falls is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,469. Residents earn $63,179 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Croix Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. St. Croix Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Croix Falls is $63,179, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in St. Croix Falls is $216,500, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
St. Croix Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,753 per 100,000, 194% above the national average.
28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
St. Croix Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,179 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,156 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,536 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,311 |
| County GDP | $2,185M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $216,500 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,642/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 5,752.6/100K |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 287.6/100K |
| Theft | 5,369.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,049 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4114°N, 92.6247°W |
| County FIPS | 55095 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.2% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |