At a Glance
Median Income
$70,192
$30,569 per capita
Home Value
$188,100
Zillow: $291,452
Median Rent
$827/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.8% smoking rate
How Strum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Strum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Strum a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Strum residents earn a median household income of $70,192 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,569. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Strum is $188,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,452. Median rent is $827/month, with 24.9% 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 1971.
Education
20.5% of adults in Strum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Strum has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,119
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,192
Per Capita$30,569
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,100
Rent$827
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$291,452
Housing Units418
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Strum was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.