City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Antigo, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Antigo - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,058
Residents
$46,791
Median income
$94,700
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Antigo - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Antigo lands in the 15th percentile for household income and the 48th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

15th
percentile, household income
8th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
48th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Antigo, WI

8,058 people live in Antigo, Wisconsin - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $46,791 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 12.9%. Antigo's housing stock carries a median value of $94,700, and the median resident age is 46.2 years. Educational attainment runs 13.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 56.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 8 residential building permits were authorized in Antigo (Growing), up 14% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Antigo reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1436.2 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Antigo's yearly average temperature at 41.4°F with 29.4 inches of precipitation per year and 53.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: the state registers 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $973 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Wisconsin, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 49.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

8,058 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$46,791 /yr

Poverty 12.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Antigo compare to other US cities?

Where Antigo sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 15% higher than other cities
Home value 8% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 48% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Wisconsin and the picture shifts: Antigo ranks #144 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Antigo's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Wisconsin, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

15thIncome percentile
48thSafety percentile

15th percentile nationally for median household income · 48th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Antigo's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Antigo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Antigo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Antigo's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$94,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 92% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Antigo $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Antigo, WI Antigo, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Antigo, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Antigo, WI median $46,791/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Antigo, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Antigo, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,058
Median Income
$46,791
Median Home Value
$94,700
Median Age
46.2
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor force participation
56.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1436.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
239.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1196.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
41.4°F
Annual Precipitation
29.4"
Annual Snowfall
53.6"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,040 residents8,050 residents8,060 residents8,070 residents8,080 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,070 residents 8,060 residents ▼ -0.1%
Antigo's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
8
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 7
2020 6
2021 4
2022 8
2023 11
2024 8

Permit volume increased 14% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
89.4%
Carpool
3.3%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
4.7%
Work from Home
2.2%

Based on 3,639 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Antigo sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
49.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Sheboygan Falls
8,190 people
Cottage Grove
7,906 people
Ashland
7,884 people
Jackson
7,882 people
Somers
8,245 people
Rhinelander
8,248 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Antigo's 8,058 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South Kensington, MD
8,057 people
Oak Hill, WV
8,057 people
Stuttgart, AR
8,060 people
Fort Polk South, LA
8,056 people
Bondurant, IA
8,061 people
Oberlin, OH
8,054 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Antigo's $46,791 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Long Point, IL
$46,786 median income
Hornbeck, LA
$46,786 median income
McBain, MI
$46,786 median income
Campbell, NY
$46,786 median income
Atwood, PA
$46,786 median income
St. Joseph, TN
$46,786 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Antigo, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Antigo, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.2% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.4% White 92.2% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 6.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Antigo compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Antigo (this city) 8,058 $46,791
Sheboygan Falls 8,190 $68,264
Cottage Grove 7,906 $132,717
Ashland 7,884 $49,258
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Antigo, WI?

What is the population of Antigo, WI? +

Antigo, WI has a population of 8,058 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Antigo, WI? +

In Antigo, the typical household earns $46,791 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Antigo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Antigo; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

Is Antigo, WI safe? +

Antigo has a total crime rate of 1436.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Antigo, WI? +

Homes in Antigo carry a median value of $94,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Antigo? +

The average annual temperature in Antigo runs 41.4°F, 29.4 inches of precipitation, and 53.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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