Reedsville is a small town of 1,166 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $68,500
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reedsville 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 Reedsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reedsville 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: 87.5
Reedsville's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reedsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reedsville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$510
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Reedsville's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.9 /100k
Property Crime
654.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Reedsville is served primarily by Reedsville School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reedsville, WI
National Avg
School District
Reedsville School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reedsville sees average highs of 25.6°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.2 inches of snow per year.
Reedsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reedsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,400 and median rent is $510/month.
Reedsville's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 654.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Reedsville are operated by Reedsville School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reedsville, WI has a population of 1,166, a median household income of $68,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Reedsville averages 25.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 43.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reedsville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54230.
The population of Reedsville, Wisconsin is 1,166 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reedsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $141,400, median household income $68,500, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reedsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
