Tunnel City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
105 Population 339/sq mi density
$181,100 Home Value $249,270 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tunnel City, WI

At a Glance

Home Value
$181,100
36% below
Zillow: $249,270
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Tunnel City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
64%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tunnel City a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tunnel City is $181,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,270. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

3.4% of adults in Tunnel City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tunnel City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans44.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$92,897
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

Home Value$181,100
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$249,270
Housing Units78
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tunnel City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.