Wittenberg, WI

Wisconsin

Wittenberg is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 992. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
992 Population 548/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,915 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $259,524 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $711/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,600
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $711
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population992
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$28,915
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$5,836M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$711
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$259,524
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,182 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+78.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Libraries5

Is Wittenberg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wittenberg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wittenberg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wittenberg is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wittenberg is $124,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $711 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.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Wittenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Wittenberg has a population of 992 with a density of 548 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 9.9% Hispanic, 3.9% Black.

Population

992
Total Population
548
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wittenberg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wittenberg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wittenberg is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wittenberg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,915
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$75,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,939
County GDP$5,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants217
Healthcare230
Retail206
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Wittenberg is $124,600, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $711 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $259,524.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,600
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$259,524

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$711
39% below US avg
Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Rate5.01%
In Wittenberg, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 29.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity29.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.6%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access70.2%
Healthcare Facilities230

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Wittenberg has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,182 ft (360 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates44.8269°N, 89.1666°W
County FIPS55097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.6%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+78.0%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density548/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants217
Retail Stores206

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home14.2%

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