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Marinette
Wisconsin

42K

Population

$60K

Median Income

$216K

Median Home

R+33

Politics

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What stands out

If you had to describe Marinette County in numbers, start here: the average temperature is in the bottom 6% of American counties (44°F), winter sunshine is in the bottom 10% of American counties (-1.2 on the USDA scale), and the restaurant count per person is in the top 10% of American counties (1.2 per 1,000). Within Wisconsin it ranks 20th of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Marinette County, Wisconsin. 41,827 people live here with you. The population grew 0.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +352).

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 $60,347 a year, higher than 50% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,321. Unemployment runs 3.8%, higher than 63% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,595 a year.

Home

The median home costs $221K, cheaper than 56% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $790 a month. Property tax is 1.33% of home value, roughly $1,895 a year on that median home, higher than 79% of American counties. 79% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 73% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 8 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.2 years, longer than 55% of American counties. There are 62 active physicians in the county, about 14.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 6.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.03 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 56% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 33 points. 71% 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 44°F, highs near 55 and lows near 33, colder than 94% of American counties. About 28 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 21 out of 100, safer than 79% of American counties; the county has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 129 Mbps down, slower than 78% of American counties. There are 8 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.

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

Median Household Income$60K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate11.7%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$55,854
Federal Spending per Capita$27,814
Median Individual Earnings$42K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers30.7%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$61K
Avg Credit Score708
Work From Home %5.8%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1818.9%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households32.7%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms31
Income (20th Percentile)$29K
Income (80th Percentile)$107K
Income (95th Percentile)$179K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher17.9%
This county
national avg 34.3%
Less Than High School7.8%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %5.3%
Dependency Ratio0.76
Medicare Spending / Person$4,043
SS Benefits / Person$5,846
Education Wage Premium1.89x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$53K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$72K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$38K
Public Assistance Recipients2.2%
Average Annual Wage$52K
Professional Services Concentration0.41x national
This county
1.0 = national average share
Federal Government Jobs Located Here212
Federal Share of Jobs Located Here1.2%
Residents Who Work for the Federal Government2.0%
Federal Civilian Share of Earnings1.9%
Federal Contract Dollars Performed Here (FY2025)$144M
Contract Dollars Relative to Local Wages0.15x wages
Largest Award's Share of Contract Dollars79%

Housing

Sources: Zillow ZHVI · Census ACS 2022 · Tax Foundation 2023 (effective rates)

Median Home Value$216K
This county
$285K state avg
$303K national
Median Sale Price$220K
This county
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$731/mo
This county
$1200/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate1.33%
This county
1.51% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $1,895

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$973/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)+8.2%++1.3% since 2024
Home Value to Income Ratio2.0x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households7.4%
Homeownership Rate79.5%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Sources: Zillow Research monthly · Redfin

Listings with Price Cuts— Low — market moving fast
12.0%
Active Listings
169
New Listings / Month
39

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)— Slow — buyers have leverage
45 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)— Balanced market
4.0 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio (Redfin)— Buyers market — homes selling below list
97.8%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy76.2 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Hospital Rating4.0 / 5
This county
national avg 3.0 stars
Food Insecurity8.4%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score0
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score16
Dental Care Shortage Score0
Healthcare Shortage Score5.3
Healthcare Offices82
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)37.6%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)16.6%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)17.8%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)27.5%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)29.6%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians62
Nursing Home Rating4.2 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients527 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$10,185
Uninsured (under 65)6.4%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression25.4%

Education

Math Test Scores3.04 grade level
Reading Test Scores3.02 grade level
HS Diploma Holders10,750
Bachelor's Degree Holders3,792
HS Completion Rate92.2%
This county
national avg ~85%
Private Schools4

Safety

Violent Crime Rate3.5 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate13.3 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Drug Overdose Rate20.4 / 100K
This county
national avg ~21/100K
Traffic Fatalities7
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)11th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)8.3 / 100K
Suicide Rate25.6 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale-2.2
January Sunshine-1.19
January Temperature-1.13
Average Temp44°F+3.1% since 2022
Avg High Temp55°F+3.4% since 2022
Avg Low Temp33°F+2.2% since 2022
Annual Precipitation28.1 in/yr-13% since 2022
Avg Storm Events6.4 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$853K
Drought Index (2022)0.00
Heating Degree Days8,120 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days361 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)8,861 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)268 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year0.8
Avg Flood Events / Year0.4
Avg Hail Events / Year3.0
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)21 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)67 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations7 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)7.0 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)14 properties
FAA-Registered Airports9 total
Airports (excl. heliports)8 airports

Brewery Scene

Total Breweries1 breweries
Microbreweries0 microbreweries
Brewpubs1 brewpubs

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed129 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed14 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)310 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)78 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)14 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)40 ms
Households with 100Mbps+62.6%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet16.1%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)117 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations9 stations
DC Fast Chargers20 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers4

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers1,078 workers
Public Transit Commuters42 workers
Walk to Work (workers)496 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)523 workers
Bike Commuters0.3%
Walk to Work2.6%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden30.9%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers7.2 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities9

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout70.8%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)3.750
Nonprofit Organizations305
Veterans Share9.8%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults54.1%
Never-Married Adults24.6%
Divorced Adults13.9%
Religious Organizations39
Asian Population0.3%
Native American Population0.4%
Membership Associations15.0 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants1.24 per 1K residents
Nursing & Care Facilities21
Grocery Stores9
Hotels & Lodging12
Recreation Businesses22
Professional Services Firms49
Veterinary Practices7
Real Estate Firms21
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$78K
Avg Student Loan Balance$9K
Avg Credit Card Balance$4K
Loan Delinquency Rate33.7%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.37%

Politics

R+33

2024 Presidential · Wisconsin was R+1 statewide

vs Wisconsin State

Income tax
7.65%Same (state law)
Property tax
1.33%1.51% state avg
Politics
R+33R+1
COL Index
93state index (no county figure)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

↑ +352

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Income-neutral migration pattern (IRS: 1.00x avg income)

Economic Mobility

45%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

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Median home value: $221K

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Retirement Savings

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