Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Viroqua is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,469. Residents earn $66,039 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Viroqua receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Viroqua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Viroqua is $66,039, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Viroqua is $207,200, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Viroqua is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,498 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.
31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Viroqua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,039 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,875 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,201 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 828 |
| County GDP | $1,540M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Census Median | $207,200 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,470 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,923 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 45.4/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.7/100K |
| Assault | 22.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,497.6/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 204.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,293.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,246 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5605°N, 90.8860°W |
| County FIPS | 55123 |
Winner: Republican by 7.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |