What are the schools like in Antigo, WI?

Antigo is served primarily by Antigo Unified School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Antigo?

The median household income in Antigo, WI is $45,581 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Antigo, WI?

Antigo has an average high temperature of 20.9°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.6 inches.

Antigo, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Antigo, WI affordable or expensive?

Antigo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Antigo is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,200 and the median rent is $722 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Antigo, WI?

Antigo has a violent crime rate of 239.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1196.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Antigo, WI a Good Place to Live?

Antigo is a small town of 8,075 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $45,581 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Antigo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Antigo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Antigo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Antigo's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Antigo costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Antigo, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$722	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,581	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Antigo's violent crime rate is 239.4 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

239.4 /100k

Property Crime

1196.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Antigo is served primarily by Antigo Unified School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Antigo, WI	National Avg
School District	Antigo Unified School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Antigo sees average highs of 20.9°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 53.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Antigo, WI
Average High — January	20.9°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	53.6"

Demographics

Metric	Antigo, WI	National Avg
Population	8,075	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aniwa, WI 9 mi Mattoon, WI 11 mi Birnamwood, WI 15 mi Summit Lake, WI 16 mi Zoar, WI 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Antigo

Antigo, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54409

Antigo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antigo, WI affordable or expensive?

Antigo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Antigo roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,200 and median rent is $722/month.

What is the crime rate in Antigo, WI?

Antigo's violent crime rate is 239.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1196.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Antigo?

Public schools in Antigo are operated by Antigo Unified School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Antigo, WI a good place to live?

Antigo, WI has a population of 8,075, a median household income of $45,581, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Antigo?

Antigo averages 20.9°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 53.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Antigo?

Antigo, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54409.

What is the population of Antigo?

The population of Antigo, Wisconsin is 8,075 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Antigo?

Key numbers for living in Antigo: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $91,200, median household income $45,581, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Antigo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.