Crawford
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Crawford County: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), the property tax rate is in the top 7% of American counties (1.77%), and the restaurant count per person is in the top 14% of American counties (1.1 per 1,000). Within Wisconsin it ranks 4th of 72 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Crawford County, Wisconsin. 16,123 people live here with you. The population shrank 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -38).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $60,823 a year, higher than 51% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $44,881. Unemployment runs 3.8%, higher than 63% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,620 a year.

Home

The median home costs $238K, pricier than 51% of American counties, about 2.1 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $798 a month. Property tax is 1.77% of home value, roughly $2,842 a year on that median home, higher than 93% of American counties. 75% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 70% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 78.7 years, longer than 82% of American counties. There are 17 active physicians in the county, about 10.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 7.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.06 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 59% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 8 points. 68% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 47°F, highs near 58 and lows near 37, colder than 84% of American counties. About 32 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 66 out of 100, riskier than 66% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 158 Mbps down, slower than 68% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.1 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.