Prentice is a small town of 465 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $50,357
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prentice stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Prentice is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prentice 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: 88.9
Prentice's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prentice costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prentice, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Prentice's violent crime rate is 104.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.9 /100k
Property Crime
704.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prentice is served primarily by Prentice School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prentice, WI
National Avg
School District
Prentice School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prentice sees average highs of 21.2°F in January
and 78.7°F in July,
with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Prentice's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prentice roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,700 and median rent is $790/month.
Prentice's violent crime rate is 104.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 704.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prentice are operated by Prentice School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prentice, WI has a population of 465, a median household income of $50,357, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Prentice averages 21.2°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches
with about 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prentice, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54556.
The population of Prentice, Wisconsin is 465 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prentice: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $92,700, median household income $50,357, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prentice side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
