Tennyson, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
335 Population 779/sq mi density
$59,872 Median Income $35,886 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $237,125 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,872 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tennyson, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,872
20% below
$35,886 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
52% below
Zillow: $237,125
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Tennyson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tennyson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
48%
Rent
93%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tennyson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tennyson residents earn a median household income of $59,872 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tennyson is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,125. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 17.5% 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 1962.

Education

18.4% of adults in Tennyson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tennyson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,872
Per Capita$35,886
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$1,083
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$237,125
Housing Units184
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation964 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Tennyson was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.