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Superior, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Carlton County County
Superior, WI
At a Glance
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Superior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Superior residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Superior is $266,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,022. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 27.3% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Superior reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,240/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Superior has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.