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Trempealeau, WI

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

1,737
Residents
$75,423
Median income
$198,600
Median home
$988
Median rent (state)

Trempealeau - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Trempealeau lands in the 57th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

57th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Trempealeau, WI

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,737 residents in Trempealeau, a small town within Wisconsin. The typical household in Trempealeau brings in $75,423 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in Trempealeau are valued around $198,600, and the median resident age is 43.5 years. Educational attainment runs 21.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 12 residential building permits were authorized in Trempealeau (Building Boom), up 71% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Wisconsin at 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $988 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wisconsin's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 58.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

1,737 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$75,423 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Trempealeau compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 57% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities

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

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 Trempealeau'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.

57thIncome percentile

57th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Trempealeau's home value compares nationally

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

$198,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Trempealeau $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 - Trempealeau, WI Trempealeau, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Trempealeau, 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 Trempealeau, WI median $75,423/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%
Trempealeau, 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 Trempealeau, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.8%

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

Population
1,737
Median Income
$75,423
Median Home Value
$198,600
Median Age
43.5
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
63.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,850 residents1,860 residents1,870 residents1,880 residents1,890 residents1,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,857 residents 1,889 residents ▲ +1.7%
Trempealeau's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
12
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2022 7
2023 2
2024 12

Permit volume increased 71% from 2022 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
89.0%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%

Based on 900 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 Trempealeau sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$988/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.7 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Osseo
1,736 people
Durand
1,735 people
Fall River
1,739 people
Galesville
1,740 people
Black Earth
1,724 people
Weyauwega
1,760 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Trempealeau's 1,737 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Espy, PA
1,737 people
Brewster, WA
1,737 people
Toro Canyon, CA
1,736 people
Atlanta, IL
1,738 people
Hartington, NE
1,736 people
Freeport, PA
1,736 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Trempealeau's $75,423 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Northgate, OH
$75,423 median income
Braswell, GA
$75,417 median income
Biggsville, IL
$75,417 median income
Harrison, IL
$75,417 median income
Albany, MN
$75,417 median income
Easton, MN
$75,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Trempealeau, 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 Trempealeau, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 95.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 95.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.9% Two or more races 2.4% 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 Trempealeau 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
Trempealeau (this city) 1,737 $75,423
Osseo 1,736 $64,886
Durand 1,735 $57,885
Fall River 1,739 $73,229
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Trempealeau, WI?

What is the population of Trempealeau, WI? +

Trempealeau, WI has a population of 1,737 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Trempealeau households earn a median of $75,423 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Trempealeau? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Trempealeau; 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.

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

Homes in Trempealeau carry a median value of $198,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

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