What are the schools like in Schofield, WI?

School district data for Schofield is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Schofield?

The median household income in Schofield, WI is $63,279 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Schofield, WI?

Schofield has an average high temperature of 22.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 64.3 inches.

Schofield, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Schofield, WI affordable or expensive?

Schofield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schofield is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,000 and the median rent is $918 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Schofield, WI?

Schofield has a violent crime rate of 134.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 556.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schofield, WI a Good Place to Live?

Schofield is a small town of 2,256 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $63,279 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Schofield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Schofield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Schofield 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: 90.1

Schofield's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Schofield costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Schofield, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$918	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,279	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Schofield's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.9 /100k

Property Crime

556.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Schofield, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schofield sees average highs of 22.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation and 64.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schofield, WI
Average High — January	22.8°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.9"
Annual Snowfall	64.3"

Demographics

Metric	Schofield, WI	National Avg
Population	2,256	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rothschild, WI 3 mi Rib Mountain, WI 3 mi Wausau, WI 4 mi Weston, WI 4 mi Kronenwetter, WI 7 mi

Schofield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schofield, WI affordable or expensive?

Schofield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Schofield roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,000 and median rent is $918/month.

What is the crime rate in Schofield, WI?

Schofield's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 556.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schofield?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Schofield, WI a good place to live?

Schofield, WI has a population of 2,256, a median household income of $63,279, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Schofield?

Schofield averages 22.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches with about 64.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Schofield?

The population of Schofield, Wisconsin is 2,256 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schofield?

Key numbers for living in Schofield: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $134,000, median household income $63,279, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schofield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.