Wittenberg, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
992 Population 548/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,915 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $277,811 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 8.6% 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

Wittenberg, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$28,915 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
56% below
Zillow: $277,811
Median Rent
$711/mo
39% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Wittenberg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
44%
Rent
61%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wittenberg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wittenberg residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,915. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wittenberg is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,811. Median rent is $711/month, with 28.4% 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 1963.

Education

15.1% of adults in Wittenberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population992
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$28,915
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$711
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$277,811
Housing Units411
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,182 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wittenberg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.