Living in Drummond, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Drummond · Census data 2020–2024
Drummond has 141 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $68,958 (11% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $175,000, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Drummond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Drummond at a glance
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 48.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,958State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Drummond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Drummond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Drummond the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Drummond median household income
The median household income in Drummond is $68,958 and the income per person is $34,223. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Drummond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 37.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.99
37.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Drummond has many vacation and second homes.
Drummond demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 17.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Drummond ›
Education in Drummond
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Drummond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Drummond
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
Drummond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond | 141 | $68,958 | $175,000 | $1,063 |
| Grand View | 138 | $68,750 | $105,700 | — |
| Cable | 207 | $33,333 | $116,200 | $638 |
| Iron River | 826 | $50,536 | $171,100 | $696 |
| Brule | 162 | $92,917 | $232,100 | $917 |
| Marengo | 149 | $57,292 | $159,400 | $754 |
| Lake Nebagamon | 963 | $79,250 | $284,500 | $796 |
| Ashland | 7,902 | $54,529 | $176,400 | $753 |
| Jolmaville | 104 | $81,250 | $318,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Drummond, WI?
The median household income in Drummond is $68,958, 11% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Drummond?
The median home value in Drummond is $175,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Drummond?
The median gross rent in Drummond is $1,063 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Drummond, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Drummond?
The median age in Drummond is 48.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Drummond?
The average commute to work in Drummond is 14 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Drummond?
The unemployment rate in Drummond is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Drummond?
31.5% of adults in Drummond have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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