What are the schools like in Hortonville, WI?

Hortonville is served primarily by Hortonville Area School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hortonville?

The median household income in Hortonville, WI is $85,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Hortonville, WI?

Hortonville has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hortonville, WI affordable or expensive?

Hortonville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hortonville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,800 and the median rent is $807 per month.

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

Hortonville has a violent crime rate of 28.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 172.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hortonville, WI a Good Place to Live?

Hortonville is a small town of 3,110 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $85,469 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Hortonville 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 Hortonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hortonville 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: 93.6

Hortonville's overall cost of living index is 93.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hortonville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hortonville, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$807	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hortonville's violent crime rate is 28.7 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.7 /100k

Property Crime

172.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hortonville is served primarily by Hortonville Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hortonville, WI	National Avg
School District	Hortonville Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hortonville sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 34.9 inches of annual precipitation and 45.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hortonville, WI
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	34.9"
Annual Snowfall	45.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hortonville, WI	National Avg
Population	3,110	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dale, WI 5 mi Greenville, WI 6 mi New London, WI 7 mi Shiocton, WI 8 mi Winchester, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hortonville

Hortonville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54944

Hortonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hortonville, WI affordable or expensive?

Hortonville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hortonville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,800 and median rent is $807/month.

What is the crime rate in Hortonville, WI?

Hortonville's violent crime rate is 28.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 172.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hortonville?

Public schools in Hortonville are operated by Hortonville Area School District. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hortonville, WI a good place to live?

Hortonville, WI has a population of 3,110, a median household income of $85,469, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Hortonville?

Hortonville averages 24.8°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.9 inches with about 45.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hortonville?

Hortonville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54944.

What is the population of Hortonville?

The population of Hortonville, Wisconsin is 3,110 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hortonville?

Key numbers for living in Hortonville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $210,800, median household income $85,469, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hortonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.