What are the schools like in Tennyson, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Tennyson?

The median household income in Tennyson, WI is $61,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Tennyson, WI?

Tennyson has an average high temperature of 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Tennyson, WI affordable or expensive?

Tennyson's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tennyson is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,000 and the median rent is $860 per month.

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

Tennyson has a violent crime rate of 215.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 639.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tennyson, WI a Good Place to Live?

Tennyson is a small town of 374 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $61,500 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Tennyson 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 Tennyson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tennyson 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: 91.5

Tennyson's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tennyson costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tennyson, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$860	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tennyson's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.8 /100k

Property Crime

639.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tennyson, 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	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tennyson sees average highs of 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tennyson, WI
Average High — January	27.5°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Tennyson, WI	National Avg
Population	374	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Potosi, WI 1 mi Dickeyville, WI 7 mi Sherrill, IA 8 mi Kieler, WI 9 mi Sageville, IA 10 mi

Tennyson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tennyson, WI affordable or expensive?

Tennyson's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tennyson roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,000 and median rent is $860/month.

What is the crime rate in Tennyson, WI?

Tennyson's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tennyson?

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

Is Tennyson, WI a good place to live?

Tennyson, WI has a population of 374, a median household income of $61,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Tennyson?

Tennyson averages 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Tennyson?

The population of Tennyson, Wisconsin is 374 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tennyson?

Key numbers for living in Tennyson: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $138,000, median household income $61,500, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tennyson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.