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Crivitz is a small town of 1,187 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $58,929
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crivitz 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 Crivitz is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crivitz 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: 88.9
Crivitz's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crivitz costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crivitz, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$632
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crivitz's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.8 /100k
Property Crime
820.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crivitz is served primarily by Crivitz School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crivitz, WI
National Avg
School District
Crivitz School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crivitz sees average highs of 23.0°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 58.3 inches of snow per year.
Crivitz's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crivitz roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,900 and median rent is $632/month.
Crivitz's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 820.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crivitz are operated by Crivitz School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crivitz, WI has a population of 1,187, a median household income of $58,929, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Crivitz averages 23.0°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches
with about 58.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crivitz, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54114.
The population of Crivitz, Wisconsin is 1,187 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crivitz: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $131,900, median household income $58,929, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crivitz side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
