Dunn County, Wisconsin
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 10% for estimated total tax burden
Dunn County is a county in Wisconsin with about 45,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sales tax, and violent crime. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.dunn.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.2 in
humid 65%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 31% of US counties
Home Value$212k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$908better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.52%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.12%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.2 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.9 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 76% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.8better than 50% of US counties
School Quality52.1better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime382/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Crime906/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population45,22166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.410th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 59% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 70% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.92better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dunn County an affordable place to live?
- Dunn County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dunn County?
- The median home value in Dunn County is $212k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dunn County?
- Median household income in Dunn County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dunn County?
- Median gross rent in Dunn County is $908 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dunn County safe?
- Dunn County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 382/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 906/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dunn County?
- Dunn County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 34.2 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dunn County?
- Public-school quality in Dunn County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dunn County?
- The average one-way commute in Dunn County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)