Price
7.1
High score (8-10)
Price County in north-central Wisconsin has Phillips as its county seat with about 1,500 people. The county is almost entirely forested and the economy is entirely dependent on forestry, recreation, and thin agriculture. It's one of the least populated counties in Wisconsin and has been losing residents for decades. There's no social infrastructure for an outsider.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Price County's Flambeau River system draws canoeists and kayakers through some genuinely wild water. Phillips is a tiny county seat. The county is entirely dependent on forestry and recreation employment. There's nothing here in terms of social infrastructure for someone not already connected to the local community.
Lower score (below 6)
Price County is remote northwoods Wisconsin at its most stripped-down. The permanent population is tiny and declining, the economy is thin, and the winters are long. There is no social scene for outsiders here — the county is entirely organized around multigenerational local family and community networks with no outside draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Price, Wisconsin?
$42k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Price, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Price, Wisconsin?
22% men have degree
What's the average male height in Price, Wisconsin?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Price, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.3