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Reedsburg is a small city of 10,019 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,026
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reedsburg 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 Reedsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reedsburg 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: 93.3
Reedsburg's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reedsburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reedsburg, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$875
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,026
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Reedsburg's violent crime rate is 126.9 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
126.9 /100k
Property Crime
1884.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Reedsburg is served primarily by Reedsburg School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reedsburg, WI
National Avg
School District
Reedsburg School District
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reedsburg sees average highs of 27.0°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.9 inches of snow per year.
Reedsburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reedsburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,700 and median rent is $875/month.
Reedsburg's violent crime rate is 126.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1884.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Reedsburg are operated by Reedsburg School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reedsburg, WI has a population of 10,019, a median household income of $66,026, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Reedsburg averages 27.0°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 43.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reedsburg, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53959.
The population of Reedsburg, Wisconsin is 10,019 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reedsburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $192,700, median household income $66,026, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reedsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
