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Caledonia, WI

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Caledonia, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 35
Population25,292
Foreign Born2.6%
Population Density560people per mi²
Median Age44.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

95/100

5% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Caledonia, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $54k$80k
Luxury $134k+$207k+
Elite (Top 5%) $157k+$244k+
Affordability Ratio

114%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
12
Positive
9
Poor
0
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

3.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

2.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

5.2mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

56.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Caledonia, WI

3.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 2 mi
Camping6Nearest 16.2 mi
Marina4Nearest 6.4 mi
Winery0Nearest 13.8 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 3.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$91k+0.8%
21% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$971k
48% above US avg
College Educated
32.3%
8% below US avg
WFH
10.0%
30% below US avg
Homeownership
81.8%
25% above US avg
Median Home
$279k
1% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
3.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−50.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−58.7%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k Residents126% above state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.32 / 1k Residents81% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−42.4%
Burglary
0.40 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.70 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.12 / 1k Residents90% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+2Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Caledonia, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days234 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.0"
Elevation699 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor65 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak560/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 261 mi · coast 705 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$63.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital79 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison6.3 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:21:38.000Z

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