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Cornell, Wisconsin

city · Chippewa County

At a glance

1,307
Population
$155,800
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$236,016
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$798/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$55,192
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
80.26%
Locations with fiber available
0.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost3% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates14.1%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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