Blanchardville: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Blanchardville is $64,531 (1.2× below Lafayette County median $76,462; 1.2× below Wisconsin median $77,485), with homes at a median value of $172,200. The surrounding county supports 10,688 jobs (avg $55,369).
- $79,709 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Wisconsin $74,990).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $64,531 — below the Wisconsin median ($73,427). Poverty rate 7.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 45% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 11.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 44.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $12,160 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $969,264 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $79,709 (vs Wisconsin $74,990) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $75,391 |
| Median Household Income | $64,531 (vs Wisconsin $73,427) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $64,531 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 10,688 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $591,763,503 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,369 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,885,990 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% (vs Wisconsin 2.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 44 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,178 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 26.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Milk, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 580 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 9,362 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 562,918 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 9 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Kunderts Main St Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BIRCHWOOD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $154,171,637 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,502.66 (vs Wisconsin $6,238) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 23,709 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Pct Walked | 11.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.9 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 29.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12