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Rhinelander, Wisconsin · ZIP 54501

Rhinelander — ZIP 54501

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Rhinelander (54501) scores 52/100 — Fair for Wisconsin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $266K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$266K
Median rent$1,095/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$266K

Median Rent

$1,095/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

380

Violent Crime

58

Property Crime

322

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oneida County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sugar Camp ElementaryPK–06111
55%
65%
Central ElementaryPK–05269
47%
37%
Crescent ElementaryPK–05384
37%
27%
Pelican ElementaryPK–05263
37%
27%
James Williams Middle06–08454
25%
27%
Rhinelander High09–12757
22%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

21,096

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

46.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 54501 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 54501 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 54501 is approximately $266K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 54501 in Rhinelander has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.