Stoddard, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Stoddard is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 860. Residents earn $61,477 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
860 Population 1,344/sq mi density
$61,477 Median Income $32,976 per capita
$169,700 Home Value $306,251 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,477 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $796/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,477
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,700
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $796
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Stoddard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population860
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,344/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,477
Per Capita$32,976
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$810M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$796
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$306,251
Housing Units417
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking15.1%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation675 ft (206 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.2%
Libraries5

Is Stoddard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stoddard receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Stoddard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stoddard is $61,477, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stoddard is $169,700, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Stoddard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 34.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Stoddard has a population of 860 with a density of 1,344 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

860
Total Population
1,344
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Stoddard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stoddard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stoddard is $61,477, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Stoddard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,477
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,976
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$74,487

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)471
County GDP$810M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare50
Retail52
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,147
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Stoddard is $169,700, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $796 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $306,251.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,700
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$306,251

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$796
32% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%
Housing Units417
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,147
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
In Stoddard, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stoddard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits65.4%
Premature Death6,148/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities50
Stoddard has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall34.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation675 ft (206 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,344/sq mi
Coordinates43.6625°N, 91.2129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.5-point margin. 81.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 16.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,344/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants29
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home8.8%

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