At a Glance
Median Income
$58,333
$33,160 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $305,720
Median Rent
$770/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Trego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trego a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trego residents earn a median household income of $58,333 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,160. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trego is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,720. Median rent is $770/month, with 21.9% 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 1988.
Education
13.2% of adults in Trego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trego has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,333
Per Capita$33,160
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$800M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$770
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$305,720
Housing Units108
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Trego was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.