Shiocton is a small town of 886 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $59,167
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shiocton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shiocton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shiocton 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: 93.6
Shiocton's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shiocton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shiocton, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shiocton's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.7 /100k
Property Crime
837.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shiocton is served primarily by Shiocton School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shiocton, WI
National Avg
School District
Shiocton School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shiocton sees average highs of 24.8°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 57.5 inches of snow per year.
Shiocton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shiocton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,200 and median rent is $740/month.
Shiocton's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shiocton are operated by Shiocton School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shiocton, WI has a population of 886, a median household income of $59,167, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Shiocton averages 24.8°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 57.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shiocton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54170.
The population of Shiocton, Wisconsin is 886 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shiocton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $157,200, median household income $59,167, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shiocton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
