Marquette
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Marquette County: the average temperature is in the bottom 15% of American counties (47°F). Within Wisconsin it ranks 54th of 72 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Marquette County, Wisconsin. 15,619 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +175).

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 $59,748 a year, lower than 52% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $46,451. Unemployment runs 3.5%, higher than 55% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,563 a year.

Home

The median home costs $274K, pricier than 63% of American counties, about 2.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $747 a month. Property tax is 1.43% of home value, roughly $2,712 a year on that median home, higher than 83% of American counties. 80% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 70% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 11 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.2 years, longer than 54% of American counties. There are 4 active physicians in the county, about 2.6 per 10,000 people. 7.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.10 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 78% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 25 points. 74% 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 47°F, highs near 57 and lows near 36, colder than 85% of American counties. About 31 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 24 out of 100, safer than 76% of American counties; the county has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 168 Mbps down, slower than 64% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.