Wisconsin
Wild Rose is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 942. Residents earn $46,491 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wild Rose receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wild Rose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wild Rose is $46,491, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Wild Rose is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wild Rose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,491 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,678 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $841 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,360 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 571 |
| County GDP | $919M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.72% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $297,340 |
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.7% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.72% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,261/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1783°N, 89.2445°W |
| County FIPS | 55137 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |