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Townsend, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
Townsend, WI
At a Glance
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $76,563 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,159. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,218/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.