What are the schools like in Chilton, WI?

Chilton is served primarily by Chilton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Chilton?

The median household income in Chilton, WI is $70,099 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Chilton, WI?

Chilton has an average high temperature of 25.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Chilton, WI affordable or expensive?

Chilton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chilton is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,300 and the median rent is $746 per month.

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

Chilton has a violent crime rate of 25.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 462.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chilton, WI a Good Place to Live?

Chilton is a small town of 4,017 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $70,099 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Chilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Chilton 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: 93.6

Chilton's overall cost of living index is 93.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chilton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chilton, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$746	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,099	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chilton's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

25.7 /100k

Property Crime

462.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Chilton is served primarily by Chilton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chilton, WI	National Avg
School District	Chilton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chilton sees average highs of 25.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation and 43.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chilton, WI
Average High — January	25.6°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	33.9"
Annual Snowfall	43.5"

Demographics

Metric	Chilton, WI	National Avg
Population	4,017	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Holstein, WI 7 mi Potter, WI 7 mi Hilbert, WI 8 mi Stockbridge, WI 8 mi Brothertown, WI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Chilton

Chilton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53014

Chilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chilton, WI affordable or expensive?

Chilton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chilton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,300 and median rent is $746/month.

What is the crime rate in Chilton, WI?

Chilton's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 462.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chilton?

Public schools in Chilton are operated by Chilton School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chilton, WI a good place to live?

Chilton, WI has a population of 4,017, a median household income of $70,099, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Chilton?

Chilton averages 25.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches with about 43.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chilton?

Chilton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53014.

What is the population of Chilton?

The population of Chilton, Wisconsin is 4,017 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chilton?

Key numbers for living in Chilton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,300, median household income $70,099, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.