City safety & data profile

Fond du LacWI

Fond du Lac, WI is a 43K-resident city in Fond du Lac County with a median household income of $62,260.

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fond du Lac, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fond du Lac has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $173,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

43K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$62,260
Median income
$173,700
Median home
12.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Fond du Lac area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Fond du Lac

Where Fond du Lac income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,260 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fond du Lac, WI beyond the headline numbers

Fond du Lac sits inside Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, at roughly 43.77°N, -88.44°W. Population 42,933, $62,260 median household income. Median home value $173,700, median rent $913. Poverty rate 12.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fond du Lac's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.5%, then high blood pressure at 32.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Fond du Lac, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fond du Lac from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
42,933
Fond du Lac
Median Income
$62,260
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$173,700
-24% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fond du Lac County) - Fond du Lac's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
104K+2%
Median Income
$74,275+38%
Median Home Value
$222,800+53%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-6%
Unemployment
3.2%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fond du Lac, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$913/mo
Poverty Rate
12.4% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 83.3%
African American 3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.5%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Short Sleep Duration
31.1%
Physical Inactivity
30.1%
Binge Drinking
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Diabetes
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 77.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
SSM HEALTH ST AGNES HOSPITAL-FOND DU LAC
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fond du Lac, WI? ▼
Fond du Lac, WI has a population of 42,933 people, located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Fond du Lac? ▼
The median household income in Fond du Lac, WI is $62,260 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
What is the median home value in Fond du Lac? ▼
The median home value in Fond du Lac, WI is $173,700. Median rent is $913/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fond du Lac? ▼
The top health indicators in Fond du Lac include Obesity (44.5%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%), Short Sleep Duration (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fond du Lac? ▼
Fond du Lac has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fond du Lac? ▼
The median age in Fond du Lac, WI is 36.9 years. 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fond du Lac, WI is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. With a population of 43K and a $62,260 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fond du Lac area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Fond du Lac's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fond du Lac area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fond du Lac County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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