Star Prairie, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
579 Population 271/sq mi density
$71,667 Median Income $37,254 per capita
$269,800 Home Value $362,943 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$269,800 home value, $988/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Star Prairie, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,667
5% below
$37,254 per capita
Home Value
$269,800
4% below
Zillow: $362,943
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Star Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Star Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
96%
Rent
85%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Star Prairie residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,254. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,832 business establishments, including 226 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Star Prairie is $269,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,943. Median rent is $988/month, with 30.9% 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 1980.

Education

14.7% of adults in Star Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Star Prairie has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population579
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$37,254
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,800
Rent$988
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$362,943
Housing Units303
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation926 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Star Prairie was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.