Very AffordableVery SafeWittenberg-Birnamwood School District
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Birnamwood is a small town of 762 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $57,250
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Birnamwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Birnamwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Birnamwood 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: 88.5
Birnamwood's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Birnamwood costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Birnamwood, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Birnamwood's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.6 /100k
Property Crime
633.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Birnamwood is served primarily by Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Birnamwood, WI
National Avg
School District
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Birnamwood sees average highs of 23.7°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.6 inches of snow per year.
Birnamwood's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Birnamwood roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,100 and median rent is $650/month.
Birnamwood's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 633.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Birnamwood are operated by Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Birnamwood, WI has a population of 762, a median household income of $57,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Birnamwood averages 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 53.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Birnamwood, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54414.
The population of Birnamwood, Wisconsin is 762 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Birnamwood: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $117,100, median household income $57,250, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Birnamwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
