Iowa
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Iowa County: high-school completion is in the top 5% of American counties (95%), life expectancy is in the top 6% of American counties (80.7 years), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 6% of American counties (5.5%). Within Wisconsin it ranks 12th of 72 counties for high-school completion.

Where you are

You live in Iowa County, Wisconsin. 23,766 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.0% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -73).

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 $79,226 a year, higher than 87% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $55,369. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 80% of American counties. 12% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 23 minutes each way.

Wisconsin takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,595 a year.

Home

The median home costs $345K, pricier than 78% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $882 a month. Property tax is 1.63% of home value, roughly $3,763 a year on that median home, higher than 90% of American counties. 78% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 90% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 11 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.7 years, longer than 94% of American counties. There are 26 active physicians in the county, about 10.9 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 5.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.31 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 90% of American counties. 95% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 11 points. 77% 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 48°F, highs near 59 and lows near 37, colder than 83% of American counties. About 34 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 37 out of 100, safer than 63% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 195 Mbps down, slower than 52% of American counties. There are 7 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.