What are the schools like in Spooner, WI?

Spooner is served primarily by Spooner Area School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Spooner?

The median household income in Spooner, WI is $49,628 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Spooner, WI?

Spooner has an average high temperature of 20.7°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Spooner, WI affordable or expensive?

Spooner's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spooner is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,700 and the median rent is $776 per month.

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

Spooner has a violent crime rate of 81.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1459.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spooner, WI a Good Place to Live?

Spooner is a small town of 2,062 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $49,628 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Spooner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Spooner 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: 90.3

Spooner's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spooner costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spooner, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$776	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,628	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Spooner's violent crime rate is 81.1 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.1 /100k

Property Crime

1459.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Spooner is served primarily by Spooner Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spooner, WI	National Avg
School District	Spooner Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spooner sees average highs of 20.7°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 55.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spooner, WI
Average High — January	20.7°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	55.7"

Demographics

Metric	Spooner, WI	National Avg
Population	2,062	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trego, WI 6 mi Shell Lake, WI 7 mi Springbrook, WI 13 mi Barronett, WI 14 mi Haugen, WI 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Spooner

Spooner, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54801

Spooner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spooner, WI affordable or expensive?

Spooner's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spooner roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,700 and median rent is $776/month.

What is the crime rate in Spooner, WI?

Spooner's violent crime rate is 81.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1459.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spooner?

Public schools in Spooner are operated by Spooner Area School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spooner, WI a good place to live?

Spooner, WI has a population of 2,062, a median household income of $49,628, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Spooner?

Spooner averages 20.7°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 55.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spooner?

Spooner, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54801.

What is the population of Spooner?

The population of Spooner, Wisconsin is 2,062 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spooner?

Key numbers for living in Spooner: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $127,700, median household income $49,628, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spooner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.