Scandinavia is a small town of 365 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $60,625
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Scandinavia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Scandinavia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Scandinavia 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: 91.7
Scandinavia's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Scandinavia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Scandinavia, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$817
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Scandinavia's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.5 /100k
Property Crime
239.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Scandinavia, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Scandinavia sees average highs of 25.1°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.3 inches of snow per year.
Scandinavia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Scandinavia roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,700 and median rent is $817/month.
Scandinavia's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 239.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Scandinavia, WI has a population of 365, a median household income of $60,625, 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.
Scandinavia averages 25.1°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 49.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Scandinavia, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54977.
The population of Scandinavia, Wisconsin is 365 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Scandinavia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $153,700, median household income $60,625, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scandinavia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
