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Crime in Baraboo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Baraboo. Key points include:
There were 224 total crimes in Baraboo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Baraboo is 1,819.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Baraboo is 251.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Baraboo is 1,567.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Baraboo is -14.15% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Baraboo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Baraboo / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 224 | 1,819.4 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 251.8 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 16.2 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 178.7 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 193 | 1,567.6 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 65.0 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 170 | 1,380.8 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 121.8 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Baraboo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Baraboo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Baraboo is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Baraboo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Baraboo is $298,881.
The median income in Baraboo is $69,750.
Baraboo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Baraboo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Baraboo | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Baraboo, WI Weather
The average high in Baraboo is 56.0° and the average low is 36.1°.
There are 68.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.2 inches of precipitation each year with 42.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Baraboo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Baraboo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Baraboo
The current population in Baraboo is 12,769. The population has increased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,769 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 12,506 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 12,541 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,446 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 12,133 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 12,138 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,093 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,080 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,097 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,071 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,046 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 12,043 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 12,011 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 11,978 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 11,861 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Baraboo
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Baraboo is:
87.7% White with 11,195 White residents.
0.7% African American with 83 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 75 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 68 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 831 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Baraboo | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Baraboo
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Baraboo is 52.3% female with 6,682 female residents.
Baraboo is 47.7% male with 6,087 male residents.
| Gender | Baraboo | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Baraboo for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Baraboo completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Baraboo completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Baraboo completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Baraboo completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Baraboo completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Baraboo completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Baraboo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Baraboo completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Baraboo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Baraboo | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Baraboo, Wisconsin
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3.2% of households in Baraboo earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Baraboo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Baraboo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Baraboo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Baraboo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Baraboo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Baraboo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Baraboo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Baraboo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Baraboo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Baraboo | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
