Racine

Racine, Wisconsin Overview

Racine faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (48.2/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in Wisconsin. Even so, the city scores 78/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 24/100.

Income & Employment in Racine

Racine’s median income of $55,065 is 24% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.9% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Safety in Racine

Racine’s violent crime rate of 440.3 per 100,000 runs above the Wisconsin average of 295. The property crime rate is 1211.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Racine

Racine has a cost of living index of 95 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $158,100. Median monthly rent is $983. Renters spend 21.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Racine

The adult obesity rate in Racine is 46.2%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.9%. Residents report an average of 17.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Racine

Racine has a high school graduation rate of 78%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $16,095 per student, well above the national median. The city has 23 public schools serving 15,203 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Racine

The annual average temperature in Racine is 51.3°F. Summers average 70.2°F. Winters average 33.3°F. Annual precipitation is 40 inches.

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