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Wild Rose, WI — ZIP 54984

Population: 3,394 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54984 (Wild Rose, WI) is $310,669 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 50 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,669

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,669
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$310,669
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$341,950
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+47.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
24
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,512/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Wild Rose Elementary, Wild Rose High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.4 in
Annual snowfall
46.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Wild Rose Idlewild Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THEDACARE MEDICAL CENTER - WILD ROSE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+132 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,597
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
55.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,403
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54984State medianUS median
Median home value$310,669$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market50 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,597$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 54984?
$310,669.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54984?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54984?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54984?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54984?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54984?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54984?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54984?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54984?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54984?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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