Dunn
Wisconsin
45K
Population
$70K
Median Income
$310K
Median Home
R+13
Politics
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What stands out
If you had to describe Dunn County in numbers, start here: the average temperature is in the bottom 8% of American counties (45°F), life expectancy is in the top 9% of American counties (80.0 years), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 12% of American counties (6.2%). Within Wisconsin it ranks 27th of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.
Where you are
You live in Dunn County, Wisconsin. 45,221 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +76).
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 $69,721 a year, higher than 73% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,935. Unemployment runs 3.1%, lower than 61% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.
Wisconsin takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,092 a year.
Home
The median home costs $309K, pricier than 71% of American counties, about 2.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $897 a month. Property tax is 1.52% of home value, roughly $3,231 a year on that median home, higher than 86% of American counties. 66% of households own rather than rent.
Safety and health
Violent crime here is 3.2 per 1,000 residents, lower than 83% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 11 people per 100,000 in 2024.
A child born here can expect to live 80.0 years, longer than 91% of American counties. There are 50 active physicians in the county, about 11.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 6.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.
School
Local students test at grade level 3.09 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 70% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.
Neighbors and politics
In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 13 points. 66% 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 45°F, highs near 55 and lows near 34, colder than 92% of American counties. About 32 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 61 out of 100, riskier than 61% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.
Getting around, going out
Home internet averages 204 Mbps down, faster than 52% of American counties. There are 6 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries.
Written from the figures below. Percentiles compare this county with every other county that reports the same figure; missing figures are left out rather than guessed.
Economy
Housing
Sources: Zillow ZHVI · Census ACS 2022 · Tax Foundation 2023 (effective rates)
Annual tax on median home: $3,231
Affordability & Supply
Market Activity
Sources: Zillow Research monthly · Redfin
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
Health
Education
Safety
Climate & Air Quality
Outdoor & Recreation
Brewery Scene
Internet & Remote Work
EV Infrastructure
Commute & Transit
Agriculture
Families & Childcare
Civic & Community
Lifestyle & Services
Debt Burden
Innovation
Politics
R+13
2024 Presidential · Wisconsin was R+1 statewide
vs Wisconsin State
Population & Migration
Net Domestic Migration 2023
↑ +76
More people arriving than leaving
IRS Wealth Migration
Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.76x avg income)
Economic Mobility
47%
chance a low-income child reaches the middle class
Source: Opportunity Insights
Real Estate
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Median home value: $309K
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Data: Census ACS, BLS, Zillow, USDA Natural Amenities, OpenElections 2024, CMS, NCES. Vintage 2022–2025. News via Google News.