City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

North Fond du Lac, WI

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

5,373
Residents
$61,744
Median income
$144,900
Median home
$1,176
Median rent (state)

North Fond du Lac - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, North Fond du Lac lands in the 38th percentile for household income and the 72nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

38th
percentile, household income
25th
percentile, home value
35th
percentile, median rent
72nd
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: North Fond du Lac, WI

North Fond du Lac is a small town in Wisconsin, home to 5,373 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in North Fond du Lac brings in $61,744 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.7%. Typical homes in North Fond du Lac are valued around $144,900, and the median resident age is 37.8 years. 14.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 17 residential building permits were authorized in North Fond du Lac (Building Boom), up 183% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. North Fond du Lac reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 802.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Wisconsin scores 94.1 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,176 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wisconsin's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in North Fond du Lac report an average commute of 24.5 minutes, with 85.4% driving alone and 3.3% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 76.3 out of 100 (High).

Population

5,373 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$61,744 /yr

Poverty 9.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does North Fond du Lac compare to other US cities?

Here's how North Fond du Lac stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 38% higher than other cities
Home value 25% pricier than other cities
Median rent 35% pricier than other cities
Safety 72% 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: North Fond du Lac ranks #86 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 North Fond du Lac'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.

38thIncome percentile
72ndSafety percentile

38th percentile nationally for median household income · 72nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

North Fond du Lac's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

North Fond du Lac'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 60 Avg. percentile National median
North Fond du Lac'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 North Fond du Lac's home value compares nationally

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

$144,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. North Fond du Lac $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 - North Fond du Lac, WI North Fond du Lac, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac, WI median $61,744/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%
North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.9%

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

Population
5,373
Median Income
$61,744
Median Home Value
$144,900
Median Age
37.8
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor force participation
63.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
802.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
223.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
578.3
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.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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5,300 residents5,350 residents5,400 residents5,450 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,347 residents 5,425 residents ▲ +1.5%
North Fond du Lac's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
17
housing units authorized
Single-Family
13
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 6
2021 4
2022 3
2023 7
2024 17

Permit volume increased 183% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.5 minutes
Drive Alone
85.4%
Carpool
11.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
3.3%

Based on 2,733 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 North Fond du Lac sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,176/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Prairie du Chien
5,471 people
West Salem
5,268 people
Columbus
5,493 people
Berlin
5,523 people
Rothschild
5,532 people
Bristol
5,196 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Fond du Lac's 5,373 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

White, FL
5,373 people
Cape May Court House, NJ
5,375 people
Okeechobee, FL
5,376 people
Cramerton, NC
5,376 people
Reminderville, OH
5,370 people
Olyphant, PA
5,370 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Fond du Lac's $61,744 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Athol, MA
$61,742 median income
Cortland, OH
$61,740 median income
Thorne Bay, AK
$61,750 median income
Gillham, AR
$61,750 median income
Silver Springs Shores East, FL
$61,750 median income
Kennard, IN
$61,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.7% 10.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.3% White 86.7% Black or African American 1.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 10.0% 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 North Fond du Lac 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
North Fond du Lac (this city) 5,373 $61,744
Prairie du Chien 5,471 $52,670
West Salem 5,268 $90,991
Columbus 5,493 $74,957
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Fond du Lac, WI?

What is the population of North Fond du Lac, WI? +

North Fond du Lac, WI has a population of 5,373 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Fond du Lac, WI? +

In North Fond du Lac, the typical household earns $61,744 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Fond du Lac? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Fond du Lac; 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 North Fond du Lac, WI safe? +

North Fond du Lac has a total crime rate of 802.1 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 North Fond du Lac, WI? +

North Fond du Lac's median home value sits at $144,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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.

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

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