What are the schools like in Jump River, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Jump River?

The median household income in Jump River, WI is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Jump River, WI?

Jump River has an average high temperature of 22.0°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Jump River, WI?

Jump River has a violent crime rate of 98.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 732.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jump River, WI a Good Place to Live?

Jump River is a small town of 55 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of N/A and a 12.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Jump River stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Jump River city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Jump River metro area.

Metric	Jump River, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jump River's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.3 /100k

Property Crime

732.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jump River, 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	2.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jump River sees average highs of 22.0°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation and 70.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jump River, WI
Average High — January	22.0°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.8"
Annual Snowfall	70.4"

Demographics

Metric	Jump River, WI	National Avg
Population	55	—
Median Age	54.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	40.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sheldon, WI 8 mi Ingram, WI 10 mi Glen Flora, WI 11 mi Hawkins, WI 11 mi Conrath, WI 12 mi

Jump River vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jump River, WI affordable or expensive?

Jump River has a median home value of $99,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Jump River, WI?

Jump River's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jump River?

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

Is Jump River, WI a good place to live?

Jump River, WI has a population of 55, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. 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 Jump River?

Jump River averages 22.0°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches with about 70.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jump River?

The population of Jump River, Wisconsin is 55 with a median age of 54.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jump River?

Key numbers for living in Jump River: median home $99,600, median household income N/A, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jump River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.