Very AffordableVery SafeWisconsin Rapids School District
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Rudolph is a small town of 448 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $67,708
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rudolph 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 Rudolph is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rudolph 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: 89.0
Rudolph's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rudolph costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rudolph, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$593
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rudolph's violent crime rate is 252.1 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.1 /100k
Property Crime
901.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rudolph is served primarily by Wisconsin Rapids School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rudolph, WI
National Avg
School District
Wisconsin Rapids School District
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rudolph sees average highs of 24.3°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Rudolph's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rudolph roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,900 and median rent is $593/month.
Rudolph's violent crime rate is 252.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 901.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rudolph are operated by Wisconsin Rapids School District.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rudolph, WI has a population of 448, a median household income of $67,708, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Rudolph averages 24.3°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rudolph, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54475.
The population of Rudolph, Wisconsin is 448 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rudolph: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $148,900, median household income $67,708, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rudolph side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
