Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,763. Residents earn $66,846 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wisconsin Dells receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment. Wisconsin Dells offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wisconsin Dells is $66,846, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Wisconsin Dells is $203,300, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,729 per 100,000, 294% above the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wisconsin Dells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,846 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,954 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,772 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,219 |
| County GDP | $5,577M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.91% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $203,300 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $290,100 |
| Median List Price | $239,000 |
| Median List Price | $239,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $151 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.4% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $886 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.91% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,554/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 776.6/100K |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 221.9/100K |
| Robbery | 37.0/100K |
| Assault | 517.8/100K |
| Total Property | 7,729.3/100K |
| 294% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 628.7/100K |
| Theft | 6,841.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 258.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6384°N, 89.7758°W |
| County FIPS | 55111 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 352/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |