What are the schools like in Elmwood, WI?

Elmwood is served primarily by Elmwood School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Elmwood?

The median household income in Elmwood, WI is $56,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Elmwood, WI?

Elmwood has an average high temperature of 24.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Elmwood, WI affordable or expensive?

Elmwood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elmwood is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,600 and the median rent is $790 per month.

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

Elmwood has a violent crime rate of 88.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 575.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elmwood, WI a Good Place to Live?

Elmwood is a small town of 683 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $56,071 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Elmwood stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Elmwood 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: 104.5

Elmwood's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elmwood costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Elmwood, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$790	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elmwood's violent crime rate is 88.9 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.9 /100k

Property Crime

575.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Elmwood is served primarily by Elmwood School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elmwood, WI	National Avg
School District	Elmwood School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elmwood sees average highs of 24.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 40.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elmwood, WI
Average High — January	24.0°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	40.9"

Demographics

Metric	Elmwood, WI	National Avg
Population	683	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Valley, WI 7 mi Plum City, WI 10 mi Downsville, WI 11 mi Arkansaw, WI 12 mi Knapp, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Elmwood

Elmwood, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54740

Elmwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmwood, WI affordable or expensive?

Elmwood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Elmwood roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $152,600 and median rent is $790/month.

What is the crime rate in Elmwood, WI?

Elmwood's violent crime rate is 88.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 575.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elmwood?

Public schools in Elmwood are operated by Elmwood School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elmwood, WI a good place to live?

Elmwood, WI has a population of 683, a median household income of $56,071, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Elmwood?

Elmwood averages 24.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 40.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elmwood?

Elmwood, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54740.

What is the population of Elmwood?

The population of Elmwood, Wisconsin is 683 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elmwood?

Key numbers for living in Elmwood: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $152,600, median household income $56,071, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.