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Rock Springs, WI — ZIP 53961

Population: 831 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 53961 (Rock Springs, WI) is $305,488 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $447,500 after a median 119 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,488

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$305,488
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$307,814
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$447,500
Median list price
$407,450
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
-54.8%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$843/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,168/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,448/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,577/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
39
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sauk County Landfill (4.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,121
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Reedsburg Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (37 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER, TOMAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1949
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,661
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,015
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
231

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53961State medianUS median
Typical home value$305,488$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$447,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market119 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,661$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 53961?
$305,488.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53961?
$447,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53961?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53961?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,168/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53961?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is ZIP 53961 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 53961. 39 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53961?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53961?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53961?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sauk County Landfill, 4.7 mi.
Is ZIP 53961 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53961?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53961?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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