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Frederic, WI — ZIP 54837

Population: 3,803 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54837 (Frederic, WI) is $271,248 — up 5.4% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,248

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,248
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+110.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$272,500
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
23
New listings (monthly)
4

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

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Frederic Elementary, Frederic 6-12 School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Penta Wood Products (17.8 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
53.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.5 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (13 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
David Randall Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
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)
+190 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,481
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,871
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
230

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

How it compares

ZIP 54837State medianUS median
Median home value$271,248$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,481$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 54837?
$271,248.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54837?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54837?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54837?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54837?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54837?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54837?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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