What are the schools like in Horicon, WI?

Horicon is served primarily by Horicon School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Horicon?

The median household income in Horicon, WI is $48,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Horicon, WI?

Horicon has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Horicon, WI affordable or expensive?

Horicon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Horicon is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,400 and the median rent is $781 per month.

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

Horicon has a violent crime rate of 212.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 583.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Horicon, WI a Good Place to Live?

Horicon is a small town of 3,793 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $48,266 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Horicon 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: 91.5

Horicon's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Horicon costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Horicon, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$781	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Horicon's violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.3 /100k

Property Crime

583.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Horicon is served primarily by Horicon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Horicon, WI	National Avg
School District	Horicon School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Horicon sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 40.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Horicon, WI
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	40.8"

Demographics

Metric	Horicon, WI	National Avg
Population	3,793	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Horicon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horicon, WI affordable or expensive?

Horicon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Horicon roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,400 and median rent is $781/month.

What is the crime rate in Horicon, WI?

Horicon's violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 583.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Horicon?

Public schools in Horicon are operated by Horicon School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Horicon, WI a good place to live?

Horicon, WI has a population of 3,793, a median household income of $48,266, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Horicon?

Horicon averages 25.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 40.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Horicon?

The population of Horicon, Wisconsin is 3,793 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Horicon?

Key numbers for living in Horicon: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $160,400, median household income $48,266, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Horicon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.