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WI area data

Nelson, WI

Nelson, WI.

Population: 946 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,265
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,265
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
Annual snowfall
41.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Durand Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$2,877
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,905
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
49

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Data last updated

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

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