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Wisconsin Dells, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,763 Population 352/sq mi density
$66,846 Median Income $35,954 per capita
$203,300 Home Value $290,100 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
777 Violent Crime/100K 7,729 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,846 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
777 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wisconsin Dells, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,846
11% below
$35,954 per capita
Home Value
$203,300
28% below
Zillow: $290,100
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
104% above
7,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Wisconsin Dells Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
72%
Rent
76%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
204%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wisconsin Dells a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wisconsin Dells residents earn a median household income of $66,846 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,954. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wisconsin Dells is $203,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,100. Median rent is $886/month, with 22.1% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Wisconsin Dells reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,729/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.4% of adults in Wisconsin Dells hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wisconsin Dells has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,763
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,846
Per Capita$35,954
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,300
Rent$886
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$290,100
Housing Units1,690
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent777/100K
Property7,729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault518/100K
Burglary629/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,554/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation889 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Wisconsin Dells was founded in 1857.
The median home in Wisconsin Dells was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.