What are the schools like in Hatley, WI?

Hatley is served primarily by D C Everest Area School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hatley?

The median household income in Hatley, WI is $86,705 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Hatley, WI?

Hatley has an average high temperature of 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 64.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hatley, WI affordable or expensive?

Hatley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hatley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,200 and the median rent is $783 per month.

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

Hatley 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 Hatley, WI a Good Place to Live?

Hatley is a small town of 549 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $86,705 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Hatley 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

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

Metric	Hatley, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,705	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hatley'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

Hatley is served primarily by D C Everest Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hatley, WI	National Avg
School District	D C Everest Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hatley sees average highs of 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation and 64.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hatley, WI
Average High — January	23.7°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	64.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hatley, WI	National Avg
Population	549	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hatley

Hatley, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54440

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hatley, WI affordable or expensive?

Hatley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hatley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,200 and median rent is $783/month.

What is the crime rate in Hatley, WI?

Hatley'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 Hatley?

Public schools in Hatley are operated by D C Everest Area School District. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hatley, WI a good place to live?

Hatley, WI has a population of 549, a median household income of $86,705, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Hatley?

Hatley averages 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches with about 64.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hatley?

Hatley, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54440.

What is the population of Hatley?

The population of Hatley, Wisconsin is 549 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hatley?

Key numbers for living in Hatley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $190,200, median household income $86,705, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hatley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.