Tigerton is a small town of 679 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $54,559
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tigerton 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 Tigerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tigerton 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
Tigerton's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tigerton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tigerton, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$802
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,559
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tigerton's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.6 /100k
Property Crime
633.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tigerton is served primarily by Tigerton School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tigerton, WI
National Avg
School District
Tigerton School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tigerton sees average highs of 23.7°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.3 inches of snow per year.
Tigerton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tigerton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,800 and median rent is $802/month.
Tigerton's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 633.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tigerton are operated by Tigerton School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tigerton, WI has a population of 679, a median household income of $54,559, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
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.
Tigerton averages 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 44.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tigerton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54486.
The population of Tigerton, Wisconsin is 679 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tigerton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $115,800, median household income $54,559, 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 Tigerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
