Updated April 2026 · 10 cities · 6 data sources
Wisconsin Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Wisconsin has an average safety score of 70.3/100 across 3 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
School Quality
Wisconsin cities average a school score of 69.5/100 across 2 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 70 | B |
| Eau Claire | 69 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 69 | B |
| Kenosha | 70 | B |
Water Safety
Wisconsin cities average a water safety score of 92.2/100 across 5 cities.
Air Quality
Wisconsin cities average a median AQI of 46.7 across 7 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 40 | C | 10 |
| Racine | 44 | C | 36 |
| La Crosse | 45 | C | 11 |
| Eau Claire | 46 | C | 23 |
| Kenosha | 48 | C | 54 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 52 | C | 40 |
| Waukesha | 52 | C | 33 |
| Kenosha | 48 | C | 54 |
| Eau Claire | 46 | C | 23 |
| La Crosse | 45 | C | 11 |
Hospital Quality
Wisconsin cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.8/5 across 10 cities with a total of 32 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 5/5 | 2 |
| La Crosse | 4.5/5 | 2 |
| Green Bay | 4.3/5 | 7 |
| Madison | 4.3/5 | 5 |
| Eau Claire | 4/5 | 2 |
City Spending
Wisconsin cities average $21,488.6 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 72.8/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 87/100 | $15,744 |
| Madison | 87/100 | $21,859 |
| Appleton | 87/100 | $15,241 |
| Green Bay | 77/100 | $14,610 |
| Kenosha | 72/100 | $19,120 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Wisconsin has 10 tracked cities with an average safety score of 70.3, school score of 69.5, and water safety score of 92.2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Green Bay is the safest city in Wisconsin with a safety score of 76/100 (Grade B).
Kenosha has the highest average school score in Wisconsin at 70/100 (Grade B).
Kenosha has the highest water safety score in Wisconsin at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Eau Claire has the highest fiscal health score in Wisconsin at 87/100 with per-capita spending of $15,744.
Ashland has the best air quality in Wisconsin with a median AQI of 40 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.