City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Sheboygan Falls, WI

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

8,190
Residents
$68,264
Median income
$205,400
Median home
$1,116
Median rent (state)

Sheboygan Falls - the verdict

Sheboygan Falls ranks in the 47th percentile for household income and the 67th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

47th
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
30th
percentile, median rent
67th
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: Sheboygan Falls, WI

Wisconsin's Sheboygan Falls is a small town, with 8,190 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Sheboygan Falls households earn a median of $68,264 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.4%. Typical homes in Sheboygan Falls are valued around $205,400, and the median resident age is 42.8 years. About 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 67.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 46 residential building permits were authorized in Sheboygan Falls (Building Boom), up 475% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Sheboygan Falls reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 916.7 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than 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. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,116 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Wisconsin, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Sheboygan Falls report an average commute of 12.2 minutes, with 73.0% driving alone and 11.9% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 70.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

8,190 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$68,264 /yr

Poverty 3.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Sheboygan Falls compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 30% pricier than other cities
Safety 67% safer than other cities

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

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Wisconsin, Sheboygan Falls ranks #98 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Sheboygan Falls against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Wisconsin's city distribution

Among the 761 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Sheboygan Falls ranks #485 - the 35th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Sheboygan Falls only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#385 of 753
49th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#355 of 761
52nd percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#289 of 754
62nd percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#485 of 761
35th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#293 of 761
61st percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

47thIncome percentile
67thSafety percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income · 67th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Sheboygan Falls's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Sheboygan Falls'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 59 Avg. percentile National median
Sheboygan Falls'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 Sheboygan Falls's home value compares nationally

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

$205,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Sheboygan Falls $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 - Sheboygan Falls, WI Sheboygan Falls, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sheboygan Falls, 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI median $68,264/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%
Sheboygan Falls, 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.9%

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

Population
8,190
Median Income
$68,264
Median Home Value
$205,400
Median Age
42.8
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
916.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
61.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
855.6
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
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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8,000 residents8,200 residents8,400 residents8,600 residents8,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,199 residents 8,687 residents ▲ +6.0%
Sheboygan Falls's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
46
housing units authorized
Single-Family
46
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 18
2021 13
2022 11
2023 43
2024 46

Permit volume increased 475% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
12.2 minutes
Drive Alone
73.0%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
11.9%
Other
2.0%

Based on 4,565 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 Sheboygan Falls sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,116/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
70.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Somers
8,245 people
Rhinelander
8,248 people
Antigo
8,058 people
Mukwonago
8,411 people
Kronenwetter
8,420 people
Lake Geneva
8,443 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sheboygan Falls's 8,190 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Interlaken, CA
8,191 people
Raritan, NJ
8,192 people
Gulf Hills, MS
8,193 people
Bellevue, PA
8,186 people
Milan, TN
8,194 people
New Prague, MN
8,195 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sheboygan Falls's $68,264 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Auburndale, FL
$68,267 median income
Falmouth, MA
$68,267 median income
Van, TX
$68,267 median income
Matheny, CA
$68,269 median income
Edmore, ND
$68,274 median income
Wittmann, AZ
$68,253 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sheboygan Falls, 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.6% White 92.8% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 3.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.9% Two or more races 0.9% 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 Sheboygan Falls 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
Sheboygan Falls (this city) 8,190 $68,264
Somers 8,245 $78,068
Rhinelander 8,248 $53,561
Antigo 8,058 $46,791
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sheboygan Falls, WI?

What is the population of Sheboygan Falls, WI? +

Sheboygan Falls, WI has a population of 8,190 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sheboygan Falls, WI? +

Sheboygan Falls households earn a median of $68,264 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sheboygan Falls? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sheboygan Falls; 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI safe? +

Sheboygan Falls has a total crime rate of 916.7 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI? +

The median home value in Sheboygan Falls is $205,400, 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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