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Star Prairie, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County
Star Prairie, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Star Prairie a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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.
Safety & Crime
Star Prairie reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,237/100K.
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 (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.