What are the schools like in Holmen, WI?

Holmen is served primarily by Holmen School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Holmen?

The median household income in Holmen, WI is $77,880 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Holmen, WI?

Holmen has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holmen, WI affordable or expensive?

Holmen's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holmen is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,000 and the median rent is $1,093 per month.

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

Holmen has a violent crime rate of 50.5 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 Holmen, WI a Good Place to Live?

Holmen is a small city of 10,806 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $77,880 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Holmen stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Holmen 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: 91.3

Holmen's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holmen costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holmen, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,093	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,880	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holmen's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.5 /100k

Property Crime

462.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Holmen is served primarily by Holmen School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holmen, WI	National Avg
School District	Holmen School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holmen sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 46.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holmen, WI
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	46.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holmen, WI	National Avg
Population	10,806	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brice Prairie, WI 3 mi Dakota, MN 6 mi Onalaska, WI 6 mi Dresbach, MN 7 mi French Island, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Holmen

Holmen, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54636

Holmen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holmen, WI affordable or expensive?

Holmen's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holmen roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $258,000 and median rent is $1,093/month.

What is the crime rate in Holmen, WI?

Holmen's violent crime rate is 50.5 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 Holmen?

Public schools in Holmen are operated by Holmen School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holmen, WI a good place to live?

Holmen, WI has a population of 10,806, a median household income of $77,880, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Holmen?

Holmen averages 27.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 46.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holmen?

Holmen, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54636.

What is the population of Holmen?

The population of Holmen, Wisconsin is 10,806 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holmen?

Key numbers for living in Holmen: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $258,000, median household income $77,880, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holmen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.