Poplar is a small town of 591 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $88,750
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Poplar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Poplar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Poplar 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: 87.0
Poplar's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Poplar costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Poplar, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$194,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,063
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Poplar's violent crime rate is 166.9 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.9 /100k
Property Crime
1724.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Poplar is served primarily by Maple School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Poplar, WI
National Avg
School District
Maple School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Poplar sees average highs of 20.2°F in January
and 77.6°F in July,
with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.0 inches of snow per year.
Poplar's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Poplar roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $194,100 and median rent is $1,063/month.
Poplar's violent crime rate is 166.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Poplar are operated by Maple School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Poplar, WI has a population of 591, a median household income of $88,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Poplar averages 20.2°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches
with about 56.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Poplar, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54864.
The population of Poplar, Wisconsin is 591 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Poplar: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $194,100, median household income $88,750, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poplar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.