Very AffordableVery SafeMedford Area Public School District
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Stetsonville is a small town of 632 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $51,851
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stetsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stetsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stetsonville 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: 89.5
Stetsonville's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stetsonville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stetsonville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,851
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stetsonville's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.3 /100k
Property Crime
732.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stetsonville is served primarily by Medford Area Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stetsonville, WI
National Avg
School District
Medford Area Public School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stetsonville sees average highs of 20.6°F in January
and 78.8°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 57.0 inches of snow per year.
Stetsonville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stetsonville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,800 and median rent is $613/month.
Stetsonville's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stetsonville are operated by Medford Area Public School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stetsonville, WI has a population of 632, a median household income of $51,851, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Stetsonville averages 20.6°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 57.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stetsonville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54480.
The population of Stetsonville, Wisconsin is 632 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stetsonville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $156,800, median household income $51,851, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stetsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
