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Wabeno, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
221 Population 92/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $29,083 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $212,778 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,218 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wabeno, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,375
54% below
$29,083 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
70% below
Zillow: $212,778
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Wabeno Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
30%
Rent
41%
Poverty
238%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wabeno a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wabeno residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,083. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% 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 Wabeno is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,778. Median rent is $475/month, with 17.1% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Wabeno 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

5.2% of adults in Wabeno hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wabeno has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$29,083
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$475
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$212,778
Housing Units238
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,218/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,533 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wabeno was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.