Greenfield

Greenfield, Wisconsin Overview

Greenfield scores 56.0/100 overall (B), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Wisconsin — below the state composite of 65.2. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Greenfield

The median household income in Greenfield is $69,016, 5% below the statewide median of $72,458. The local unemployment rate of 3.1% is higher than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.1% recently.

Safety in Greenfield

Greenfield’s violent crime rate of 149.2 per 100,000 is well below both the Wisconsin rate of 295 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 2756.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Greenfield

The median home value is $247,800. Median monthly rent is $1,123. Renters spend 19.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Greenfield

The adult obesity rate in Greenfield is 33.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.3%. Residents average 14.8 poor mental health days per month. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Greenfield

Greenfield’s high school graduation rate of 95.3% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,250. The city has 9 public schools serving 4,919 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Greenfield

The annual average temperature in Greenfield is 51.4°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 33.1°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches.

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