What are the schools like in Fenwood, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Fenwood?

The median household income in Fenwood, WI is $77,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Fenwood, WI?

Fenwood has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Fenwood, WI affordable or expensive?

Fenwood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fenwood is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Fenwood has a violent crime rate of 134.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 556.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fenwood, WI a Good Place to Live?

Fenwood is a small town of 148 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $77,500 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Fenwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fenwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fenwood 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: 90.1

Fenwood's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fenwood costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fenwood, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fenwood's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.9 /100k

Property Crime

556.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fenwood, 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	4.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fenwood sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fenwood, WI
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	30.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.8"

Demographics

Metric	Fenwood, WI	National Avg
Population	148	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Edgar, WI 5 mi Stratford, WI 5 mi Marathon City, WI 10 mi Athens, WI 12 mi Unity, WI 15 mi

Fenwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenwood, WI affordable or expensive?

Fenwood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fenwood roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Fenwood, WI?

Fenwood's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 556.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fenwood?

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

Is Fenwood, WI a good place to live?

Fenwood, WI has a population of 148, a median household income of $77,500, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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 Fenwood?

Fenwood averages 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches with about 44.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fenwood?

The population of Fenwood, Wisconsin is 148 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fenwood?

Key numbers for living in Fenwood: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,600, median household income $77,500, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.