Douglas
Wisconsin

What stands out

Against every county in America, Douglas County is unusual in three ways: the average temperature is in the bottom 3% of American counties (42°F), the uninsured rate is in the bottom 8% of American counties (5.8%), and high-school completion is in the top 9% of American counties (94%). Within Wisconsin it ranks 11th of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Douglas County, Wisconsin. 44,092 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +81).

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 $64,682 a year, higher than 62% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,809. Unemployment runs 4.1%, higher than 71% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 20 minutes each way.

Wisconsin takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,825 a year.

Home

The median home costs $259K, pricier than 59% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $890 a month. Property tax is 1.46% of home value, roughly $2,548 a year on that median home, higher than 84% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.4 per 1,000 residents, lower than 77% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 12 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.1 years, longer than 65% of American counties. There are 31 active physicians in the county, about 7.0 per 10,000 people. 5.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.89 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 76% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 8 points. 72% 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 42°F, highs near 52 and lows near 31, colder than 97% of American counties. About 23 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 22 out of 100, safer than 78% of American counties; the county has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 183 Mbps down, slower than 57% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 3 museums.