Is Solon Springs a good place to live?
14% of residents are under 18 in Solon Springs, below both the Wisconsin town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 3 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower January low than Solon Springs. Lucius Woods County Park, at 43 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Solon Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
674 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Solon Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Solon Springs, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Solon Springs.
Solon Springs faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Solon Springs’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Solon Springs School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles' Wings Public Montessori CharterLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 89 | C |
| Solon Springs SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 173 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
In Solon Springs, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Solon Springs has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Solon Springs’ July high is 79°F, below both Wisconsin’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Solon Springs has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Solon Springs for work: only 8% work in town. The average trip to work in Solon Springs is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Solon Springs has added 25 jobs, to 191 in 2023.
| Solon Springs | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Solon Springs is
Solon Springs beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 41% of adults have obesity in Solon Springs.
| Solon Springs | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Solon Springs | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 30.7% | 26.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Solon Springs’ typical home value is about $301K
The typical Solon Springs home is worth about $301,000, up 4.2% in a year, 11% below the Wisconsin typical home. Solon Springs’ median rent is $765 a month.
| Solon Springs | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $765 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Solon Springs has set aside 3.8% of its land for conservation
1.6 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Solon Springs | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lucius Woods County Park | 1.1 mi | 43 |
| 2. Douglas County Forest | — | 35 |
| 3. Solon Springs Ball Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Solon Springs
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Solon Springs; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Solon Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Solon Springs
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Solon Springs is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 656 at the 2020 census, up from 600 at the 2010 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Solon Springs.
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- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,122 ft
- ZIP code
- 54873
Questions about Solon Springs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Solon Springs, WI a good place to live?
Solon Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.