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Elk mound, WI — ZIP 54739

Population: 5,549 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54739 (Elk mound, WI) is $382,857 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,500 after a median 81.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$382,857

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

81.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$382,857
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+112.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$384,757
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$457,500
Median list price
$468,000
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+7.0%
Median days on market
81.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Elk Mound Middle, Elk Mound High, Mound View Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Presto Industries, Inc. (12.2 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
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,131

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Stocktrade Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL, OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - EAU CLAIRE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
20.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,396
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,915
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
137

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

How it compares

ZIP 54739State medianUS median
Median home value$382,857$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$457,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market82 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,396$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 54739?
$382,857.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54739?
$457,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54739?
Median days on market: 81.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54739?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54739?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 54739 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54739?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54739?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54739?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54739?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54739 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54739?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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