St. Croix County: Economy & Jobs
St. Croix County's typical household earns $103,046 (about the same as St. Croix County median $103,046; 1.3× higher than Wisconsin median $77,485), with homes at a median value of $323,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $103,046 — above the Wisconsin median ($73,427). Poverty rate 5.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $47,660 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,076,877 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $106,523 (vs Wisconsin $74,990) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $103,046 (vs Wisconsin $73,427) |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 36,959 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,042,409,872 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,261 |
| 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 | 2.2% (at Wisconsin median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 20,991 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 167.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Milk, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,411 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 31,667 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,614,895 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — 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 · Grocery Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 42 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 59 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 33 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 20 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
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.
| Total Snap Stores | 52 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $551,122,353 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,892.09 (vs Wisconsin $6,238) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 93,536 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
Sources: USAspending API