Life in Baraboo research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Baraboo over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baraboo:
The population in Baraboo is 12,446.
The median home value in Baraboo is $163,000.
The median income in Baraboo is $60,427.
The cost of living in Baraboo is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Baraboo is $841.
The unemployment rate in Baraboo is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Baraboo is 11.3%.
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 -21.72% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Baraboo / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 224 | 1,819.4 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 31 | 251.8 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 2 | 16.2 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 22 | 178.7 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 193 | 1,567.6 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 8 | 65.0 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 170 | 1,380.8 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 15 | 121.8 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
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 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Baraboo is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Baraboo is $163,000.
The median income in Baraboo is $60,427.
Living Expense | Baraboo | Wisconsin | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
Groceries | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 122 | 114 | 100 | |
Housing | 75 | 84 | 100 | |
Transportation | 105 | 96 | 100 | |
Utilities | 101 | 103 | 100 |
The current population in Baraboo is 12,446. The population has increased 4.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 12,446 | 2.9% |
2020 | 12,093 | 0.1% |
2019 | 12,080 | -0.1% |
2018 | 12,097 | 0.2% |
2017 | 12,071 | 0.2% |
2016 | 12,046 | 0.0% |
2015 | 12,043 | 0.3% |
2014 | 12,011 | 0.3% |
2013 | 11,978 | 1.0% |
2012 | 11,861 | - |
89.2% White with 11,103 White residents.
1.1% African American with 137 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 569 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 570 Hispanic residents.
Race | Baraboo | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 89.2% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
African American | 1.1% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 4.6% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Baraboo is 51.8% female with 6,452 female residents.
Baraboo is 48.2% male with 5,994 male residents.
Gender | Baraboo | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
Male | 48.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Baraboo completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Baraboo completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Baraboo completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Baraboo completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Baraboo completed associate's degree.
20.0% 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 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.5% of households in Baraboo earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Baraboo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Baraboo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Baraboo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Baraboo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Baraboo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Baraboo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Baraboo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.6% of households in Baraboo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Baraboo earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Baraboo | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.9% | 6.1% | 9.5% |