What are the schools like in Owen, WI?

Owen is served primarily by Owen-Withee School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Owen?

The median household income in Owen, WI is $61,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Owen, WI?

Owen has an average high temperature of 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Owen, WI affordable or expensive?

Owen's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Owen is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,400 and the median rent is $608 per month.

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

Owen has a violent crime rate of 51.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 322.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Owen, WI a Good Place to Live?

Owen is a small town of 972 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $61,875 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Owen 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: 87.8

Owen's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Owen costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Owen, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$608	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Owen's violent crime rate is 51.8 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.8 /100k

Property Crime

322.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Owen is served primarily by Owen-Withee School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Owen, WI	National Avg
School District	Owen-Withee School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Owen sees average highs of 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation and 51.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Owen, WI
Average High — January	21.1°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.2"
Annual Snowfall	51.0"

Demographics

Metric	Owen, WI	National Avg
Population	972	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Withee, WI 2 mi Curtiss, WI 6 mi Thorp, WI 12 mi Lublin, WI 12 mi Dorchester, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Owen

Owen, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54460

Owen vs Other Cities

Owen, WI vs Withee, WI Owen, WI vs Curtiss, WI Owen, WI vs Thorp, WI Owen, WI vs Lublin, WI Owen, WI vs Dorchester, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owen, WI affordable or expensive?

Owen's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Owen roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,400 and median rent is $608/month.

What is the crime rate in Owen, WI?

Owen's violent crime rate is 51.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Owen?

Public schools in Owen are operated by Owen-Withee School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Owen, WI a good place to live?

Owen, WI has a population of 972, a median household income of $61,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Owen?

Owen averages 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches with about 51.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Owen?

Owen, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54460.

What is the population of Owen?

The population of Owen, Wisconsin is 972 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Owen?

Key numbers for living in Owen: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $113,400, median household income $61,875, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Owen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.