What are the schools like in Big Bend, WI?

Big Bend is served primarily by Mukwonago School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Big Bend?

The median household income in Big Bend, WI is $127,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Big Bend, WI?

Big Bend has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Big Bend, WI affordable or expensive?

Big Bend's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Big Bend is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,400 and the median rent is $986 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Big Bend, WI?

Big Bend has a violent crime rate of 60.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 691.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Big Bend, WI a Good Place to Live?

Big Bend is a small town of 1,407 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $127,188 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Big Bend stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Big Bend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Big Bend 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: 95.5

Big Bend's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Big Bend costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Big Bend, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$986	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Big Bend's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.4 /100k

Property Crime

691.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Big Bend is served primarily by Mukwonago School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Big Bend, WI	National Avg
School District	Mukwonago School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Big Bend sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Big Bend, WI
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.9"

Demographics

Metric	Big Bend, WI	National Avg
Population	1,407	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Big Bend

Big Bend, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53103

Big Bend vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Bend, WI affordable or expensive?

Big Bend's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Big Bend roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $270,400 and median rent is $986/month.

What is the crime rate in Big Bend, WI?

Big Bend's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Big Bend?

Public schools in Big Bend are operated by Mukwonago School District. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Big Bend, WI a good place to live?

Big Bend, WI has a population of 1,407, a median household income of $127,188, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Big Bend?

Big Bend averages 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 36.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Big Bend?

Big Bend, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53103.

What is the population of Big Bend?

The population of Big Bend, Wisconsin is 1,407 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Big Bend?

Key numbers for living in Big Bend: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $270,400, median household income $127,188, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Big Bend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.