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Valders, WI

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Valders is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 871. Residents earn $71,964 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
871 Population 605/sq mi density
$71,964 Median Income $33,758 per capita
$149,600 Home Value $307,728 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,964 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,964
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $149,600
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 106/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Valders Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population871
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,964
Per Capita$33,758
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$5,402M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$307,728
Housing Units390
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent106/100K
Property954/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation839 ft (256 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.1%
Libraries3

Is Valders a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valders receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Valders offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valders is $71,964, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valders is $149,600, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Valders is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 954 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Valders has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 34.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Valders has a population of 871 with a density of 605 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

871
Total Population
605
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Valders vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valders vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valders is $71,964, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Valders vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,964
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,758
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$72,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,990
County GDP$5,402M

Business (County)

Restaurants176
Healthcare187
Retail224
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,289
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Valders is $149,600, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $307,728.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,600
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$307,728

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%
Housing Units390
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,289
51% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Valders, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valders vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits68.0%
Premature Death7,254/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access73.0%
Healthcare Facilities187
Valders has a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 954 per 100,000 (51% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Valders vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent106.0/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault106.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property954.4/100K
51% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft954.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Valders has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall34.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation839 ft (256 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates44.0681°N, 87.8858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.4-point margin. 93.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 37.6%

Winner: Republican by 23.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density605/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities187
Restaurants176
Retail Stores224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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