Marathon City, Wisconsin
Among the top 17% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 25% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 8% for park & nature access
- bottom 8% for annual snowfall
Marathon City is a small community in Wisconsin with about 1,398 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and monthly rent. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in Marathon City is $187k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Marathon City is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Marathon City is $710 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Marathon City has a violent crime rate of 479/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Marathon City average around 70°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in1.2 in
humid 20%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$187k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$710better than 80% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$460better than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.85%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.58%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment2.0%better than 68% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.6 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall64.3 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.0better than 19% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality43.0better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime479/100kbetter than 66% of US places
Property Crime705/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Community
Population1,39858th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.062nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.1%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.3%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability6.6/20better than 52% of US places
Airport Distance165 mibetter than 14% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.7%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby78.68better than 49% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marathon City an affordable place to live?
- Marathon City is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas. Median rent is $710.
- Is Marathon City safe?
- Marathon City is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 479/100k (better than 66%). Property crime is 705/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marathon City?
- Marathon City averages 70°F in July and 15°F in January, with 33.6 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marathon City?
- Public-school quality in Marathon City is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.