The basics
Total Population
2,037
Median Age
39
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$295,000
Median Property Tax
$3,534
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.69
Median Rent
$1,365
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
81%
Recession Drop %
-11%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
45
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
149.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
38
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
73.5
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 54979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 54979 is $295,000, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54979 is $3,534, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 54979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 54979 cost about 2.69× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54979 is $1,365 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54979?
- ZIP Code 54979 averages 45°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 54979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 54979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.5 (higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →