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Theresa, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,320 Population 1,784/sq mi density
$70,959 Median Income $38,082 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $332,645 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,959 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $874/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Theresa, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,959
6% below
$38,082 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $332,645
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,744/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Theresa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
57%
Rent
75%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Theresa a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Theresa residents earn a median household income of $70,959 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,082. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Theresa is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,645. Median rent is $874/month, with 31.1% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Theresa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,744/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Theresa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Theresa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,320
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,959
Per Capita$38,082
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$874
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$332,645
Housing Units615
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,744/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,421/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation934 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Theresa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.