What are the schools like in Black Earth, WI?

School district data for Black Earth is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Black Earth?

The median household income in Black Earth, WI is $65,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Black Earth, WI?

Black Earth has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Black Earth, WI affordable or expensive?

Black Earth's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Black Earth is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $237,800 and the median rent is $923 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Black Earth, WI?

Black Earth has a violent crime rate of 207.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1440.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Black Earth, WI a Good Place to Live?

Black Earth is a small town of 1,694 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $65,714 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Black Earth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Black Earth 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: 95.8

Black Earth's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Black Earth costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Black Earth, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$237,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$923	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Black Earth's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.4 /100k

Property Crime

1440.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Black Earth, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Black Earth sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Black Earth, WI
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Black Earth, WI	National Avg
Population	1,694	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	31.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mazomanie, WI 4 mi Cross Plains, WI 5 mi Arena, WI 8 mi Mount Horeb, WI 9 mi Blue Mounds, WI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Black Earth

Black Earth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53515

Black Earth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Earth, WI affordable or expensive?

Black Earth's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Black Earth roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $237,800 and median rent is $923/month.

What is the crime rate in Black Earth, WI?

Black Earth's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1440.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Black Earth?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Black Earth, WI a good place to live?

Black Earth, WI has a population of 1,694, a median household income of $65,714, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Black Earth?

Black Earth averages 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Black Earth?

Black Earth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53515.

What is the population of Black Earth?

The population of Black Earth, Wisconsin is 1,694 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Black Earth?

Key numbers for living in Black Earth: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $237,800, median household income $65,714, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Black Earth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.