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Superior, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Superior is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 668. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
668 Population 18/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $43,721 per capita
$266,300 Home Value $219,022 Zillow
$1,185 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 6,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$266,300 home value, $1,185/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K (25% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $266,300
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 284/100K
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,185
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.9%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population668
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$43,721
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,907M
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$266,300
Rent$1,185
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$219,022
Housing Units12,433
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property6,494/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary919/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking13.6%
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation662 ft (202 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Superior a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Superior receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Superior offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Superior is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Superior is $266,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,185 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Superior is below the national average at 284 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,494 per 100,000, 231% above the national average.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Superior has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 56.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Superior has a population of 668 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

668
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
36.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Superior vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Superior vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Superior is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Superior vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,721
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$67,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)816
County GDP$1,907M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare102
Retail99
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,404
26% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Superior is $266,300, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,185 (2% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,022.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,300
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$219,022

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,185
2% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,392
Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.9%
Housing Units12,433
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,404
26% above US avg
Effective Rate1.65%
In Superior, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.6% are current smokers. 25.1% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
31% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.6%
3% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,138
Dentists1:1,530
Mental Health1:444
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits63.4%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access62.7%
Healthcare Facilities102
Superior has a violent crime rate of 284 per 100,000 residents, 25% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,494 per 100,000 (231% above US avg). The murder rate is 3.7 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Superior vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent283.8/100K
25% below US avg
Murder3.7/100K
41% below US avg
Rape41.1/100K
Robbery85.9/100K
Assault153.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,494.4/100K
231% above US avg
Burglary918.7/100K
Theft5,071.5/100K
Vehicle Theft504.2/100K
Arson14.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Superior has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall56.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates46.6921°N, 92.0804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27017
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.6-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.3%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area36.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.3%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities102
Restaurants54
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home6.9%

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