Sauk City is a small town of 3,506 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $78,984
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sauk City stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sauk City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sauk City 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: 94.7
Sauk City's overall cost of living index is 94.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sauk City costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sauk City, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$248,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,984
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sauk City's violent crime rate is 76.0 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.0 /100k
Property Crime
628.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sauk City is served primarily by Sauk Prairie School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sauk City, WI
National Avg
School District
Sauk Prairie School District
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Elementary Schools
4
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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
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sauk City sees average highs of 26.5°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Sauk City's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sauk City roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $248,100 and median rent is $886/month.
Sauk City's violent crime rate is 76.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sauk City are operated by Sauk Prairie School District.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sauk City, WI has a population of 3,506, a median household income of $78,984, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Sauk City averages 26.5°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sauk City, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53583.
The population of Sauk City, Wisconsin is 3,506 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sauk City: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $248,100, median household income $78,984, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sauk City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
