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Mauston, WI — ZIP 53948

Population: 8,195 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53948 (Mauston, WI) is $271,621 — up 6.7% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,621

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,621
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+47.1%
10-year appreciation
+130.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,621
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
39
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Mauston High, Olson Middle, West Side Elementary, Grayside Elementary, iLEAD Charter Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tomah Municipal Sanitary Landfill (23.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Accurate Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Volk Field (VOK) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
40.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,900
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,101
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
160

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53948State medianUS median
Median home value$271,621$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,900$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53948?
$271,621.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53948?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53948?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53948?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53948?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53948?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53948?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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