At a Glance
Median Income
$47,857
$20,016 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
Zillow: $234,308
Median Rent
$693/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
809/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Stanley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanley residents earn a median household income of $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanley is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,308. Median rent is $693/month, with 24.1% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Stanley reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 809/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Stanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,774
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$20,016
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,200
Rent$693
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$234,308
Housing Units976
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property809/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Stanley was founded in 1881.
The median home in Stanley was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.