What are the schools like in Boaz, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Boaz?

The median household income in Boaz, WI is $50,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Boaz, WI?

Boaz has an average high temperature of 27.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Boaz, WI affordable or expensive?

Boaz's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boaz is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $788 per month.

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

Boaz has a violent crime rate of 46.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 237.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boaz, WI a Good Place to Live?

Boaz is a small town of 136 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $50,000 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Boaz 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 Boaz is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boaz 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: 89.0

Boaz's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boaz costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boaz, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boaz's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.4 /100k

Property Crime

237.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Boaz, 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	8.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boaz sees average highs of 27.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boaz, WI
Average High — January	27.3°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Boaz, WI	National Avg
Population	136	—
Median Age	53.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	30.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richland Center, WI 7 mi Blue River, WI 10 mi Muscoda, WI 11 mi Sextonville, WI 12 mi Soldiers Grove, WI 13 mi

Boaz vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz, WI affordable or expensive?

Boaz's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boaz roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Boaz, WI?

Boaz's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 237.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boaz?

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

Is Boaz, WI a good place to live?

Boaz, WI has a population of 136, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Boaz?

Boaz averages 27.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Boaz?

The population of Boaz, Wisconsin is 136 with a median age of 53.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boaz?

Key numbers for living in Boaz: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $50,000, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boaz side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.