Below Average CostVery SafeWinneconne Community School District
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Winneconne is a small town of 2,520 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $78,792
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winneconne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winneconne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winneconne 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: 92.0
Winneconne's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winneconne costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winneconne, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$759
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Winneconne's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.3 /100k
Property Crime
1077.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winneconne is served primarily by Winneconne Community School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winneconne, WI
National Avg
School District
Winneconne Community School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winneconne sees average highs of 26.1°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Winneconne's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winneconne roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $185,300 and median rent is $759/month.
Winneconne's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1077.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winneconne are operated by Winneconne Community School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winneconne, WI has a population of 2,520, a median household income of $78,792, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Winneconne averages 26.1°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches
with about 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winneconne, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54986.
The population of Winneconne, Wisconsin is 2,520 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winneconne: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $185,300, median household income $78,792, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winneconne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
