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Crandon, WI

Crandon, WI.

Population: 3,764 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Crandon, WI is $255,802 — up 10.7% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,802

Median home value

+10.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,802
1-year appreciation
+10.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$255,802
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)
8

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Crandon Elementary, Crandon High, Crandon Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
29.9 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
99
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
178

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Crandon Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) (29 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
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)
+48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,196
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,304
Average weekly wage
$689
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

CrandonState medianUS median
Median home value$255,802$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,196$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 Crandon, WI?
$255,802.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crandon, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Crandon, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crandon, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crandon, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Crandon, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Crandon, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crandon, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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