Withee, WI

Wisconsin

Withee is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 522. Residents earn $65,481 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
522 Population 637/sq mi density
$65,481 Median Income $35,839 per capita
$93,200 Home Value $216,381 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,481 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $901/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,481
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,200
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $901
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Withee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population522
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,481
Per Capita$35,839
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,919M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$901
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$216,381
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation1,268 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries10

Is Withee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Withee receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Withee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Withee is $65,481, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Withee is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Withee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Withee has a population of 522 with a density of 637 people per square mile. The median age is 52.2 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

522
Total Population
637
People / sq mi
52.2yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Withee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Withee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Withee is $65,481, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Withee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,481
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,839
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$67,108

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)956
County GDP$1,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare73
Retail109
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Withee is $93,200, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $216,381.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,200
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$216,381

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Rate4.23%
In Withee, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 32.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Withee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma12.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity32.8%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate71.5%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access34.9%
Healthcare Facilities73

Crime Rates: Withee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Withee has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall51.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,268 ft (386 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density637/sq mi
Coordinates44.9508°N, 90.5988°W
County FIPS55019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%
D 29.4%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density637/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities73
Restaurants78
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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