Iron
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Iron County: the average temperature is among the coldest in America (40°F), the restaurant count per person is among the most in America (2.6 per 1,000), and high-school completion is in the top 2% of American counties (96%). Within Wisconsin it ranks 2nd of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Iron County, Wisconsin. 6,136 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +98).

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 $55,777 a year, lower than 65% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $40,528. Unemployment runs 5.1%, higher than 90% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,353 a year.

Home

The median home costs $218K, cheaper than 56% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $638 a month. Property tax is 1.22% of home value, roughly $1,761 a year on that median home, higher than 74% of American counties. 85% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 69% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 78.6 years, longer than 80% of American counties. There are 5 active physicians in the county, about 8.1 per 10,000 people. 6.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

96% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 23 points. 83% 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 40°F, highs near 51 and lows near 30, colder than almost every county in America. About 34 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 3 out of 100, safer than 97% of American counties; the county has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 100 Mbps down, slower than 87% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 2.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.