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Chetek, WI

Chetek, WI.

Population: 5,835 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,027
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$294,182
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in
Annual snowfall
55.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (33 mi)
Nearest airport
Barron Municipal Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+56 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$2,794
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
77.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,063
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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