What are the schools like in Cataract, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Cataract?

The median household income in Cataract, WI is $64,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cataract, WI?

Cataract has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Cataract, WI affordable or expensive?

Cataract's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cataract is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Cataract has a violent crime rate of 185.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1089.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cataract, WI a Good Place to Live?

Cataract is a small town of 174 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $64,583 . Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

All Cataract 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: 91.4

Cataract's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cataract costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cataract, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cataract's violent crime rate is 185.9 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

185.9 /100k

Property Crime

1089.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cataract, 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	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cataract sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 41.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cataract, WI
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	41.2"

Demographics

Metric	Cataract, WI	National Avg
Population	174	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	4.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Melrose, WI 8 mi Sparta, WI 10 mi Millston, WI 12 mi Rockland, WI 13 mi Mindoro, WI 14 mi

Cataract vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cataract, WI affordable or expensive?

Cataract's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cataract roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Cataract, WI?

Cataract's violent crime rate is 185.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1089.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cataract?

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

Is Cataract, WI a good place to live?

Cataract, WI has a population of 174, a median household income of $64,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Cataract?

Cataract averages 24.5°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 41.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cataract?

The population of Cataract, Wisconsin is 174 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cataract?

Key numbers for living in Cataract: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $64,583, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cataract side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.