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Fond Du Lac, WI

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Fond Du Lac, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 32
Population44,491
Foreign Born3.0%
Population Density2,311people per mi²
Median Age37.2 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

70/100

30% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $31k$46k
Luxury $98k+$152k+
Elite (Top 5%) $115k+$178k+
Affordability Ratio

134%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
36
Positive
22
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

5 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

126.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Fond Du Lac, WI

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 2.7 mi
Camping5Nearest 27.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 0.8 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2.6 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
$62k+5.0%
18% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$531k
19% below US avg
College Educated
21.7%
38% below US avg
WFH
8.9%
38% below US avg
Homeownership
58.0%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$161k
43% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 69% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+23.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+36.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.25 / 1k Residents8% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.06 / 1k Residents87% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+11.0%
Burglary
0.54 / 1k Residents38% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
16.82 / 1k Residents137% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k Residents65% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

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

Presidential history data unavailable.

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 Season173 days216 frost-free
Annual Rainfall34.7"
Elevation768 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
D+
Poor137 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,311/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Hail, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 249 mi · coast 749 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$44.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 57 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital68 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison3.2 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:29:09.000Z

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