Iron County , Wisconsin
Population: 6,164 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,058 Home $155,200 Rent $640/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,164 residents, Iron County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Wisconsin and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Iron County in the bottom 11% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$59,058
Median Income
household
$155,200
Home Value
median
$640/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,058 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,462 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| Median Home Value | $155,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $640/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,164 |
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.6%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
14.8%
Smoking
27.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.6%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
30.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 11.5 · 11th national percentile
🌊 Flood
21.80
🌪️ Tornado
12.25
🔥 Wildfire
7.41
❄️ Winter Storm
62.35
🌍 Earthquake
0.35
☀️ Drought
15.62
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