Marathon County, Wisconsin
Among the top 18% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 8% for annual snowfall
Marathon County is a county in Wisconsin with about 138,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.marathon.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.2 in
humid 19%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 53% of US counties
Home Value$195k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$898better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.71%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall60.1 inbetter than 8% of US counties
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.2better than 13% of US counties
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 61% of US counties
School Quality56.1better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime479/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Crime705/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population137,82085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2140th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0267th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1829th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.4%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.6%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 85% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 68% of US counties
Airport Distance164 mibetter than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 77% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.09better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marathon County an affordable place to live?
- Marathon County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marathon County?
- The median home value in Marathon County is $195k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marathon County?
- Median household income in Marathon County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marathon County?
- Median gross rent in Marathon County is $898 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marathon County safe?
- Marathon County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 479/100k (better than 72%). Property crime is 705/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marathon County?
- Marathon County averages 69°F in July and 15°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marathon County?
- Public-school quality in Marathon County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marathon County?
- The average one-way commute in Marathon County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)