Marquette County, Wisconsin
Among the top 18% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 14% for violent crime
- bottom 11% for estimated total tax burden
Marquette County is a county in Wisconsin with about 16,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, violent crime, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.marquette.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.4 in
humid 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US counties
Home Value$190k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$773better than 61% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.43%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.02%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment3.6%better than 73% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.3 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.0 inbetter than 18% of US counties
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.6better than 51% of US counties
School Quality63.8better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime257/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Crime701/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population15,61934th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age50.494th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2838th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 18% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.96better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marquette County an affordable place to live?
- Marquette County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marquette County?
- The median home value in Marquette County is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marquette County?
- Median household income in Marquette County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marquette County?
- Median gross rent in Marquette County is $773 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marquette County safe?
- Marquette County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 257/100k (better than 86%). Property crime is 701/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marquette County?
- Marquette County averages 71°F in July and 18°F in January, with 36.3 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marquette County?
- Public-school quality in Marquette County is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marquette County?
- The average one-way commute in Marquette County is 30 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)