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Baraboo Wisconsin: Home to the Circus World Museum User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I experienced nice time while living in Baraboo Wisconsin. The city is located in Sauk County. Baraboo is close to the Madison Metropolitan area. The town has substandard school academics in place and employment opportunities are nearby in Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Bar ...Read More aboo/Sauk County is also located in Baraboo. Housing is sufficient and the cost of living isn't too bad in relation to surrounding suburbs. The weather in Baraboo is basically good all year.

Some of the best areas in Baraboo Wisconsin surround the Circus World Museum which was the original headquarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus from 1884 to 1917. Now it is referred to as Circus City and serves as a historical museum that showcases show artifacts. Other notable areas include the Al Ringling Theatre, a princely movie facility located downtown and funded by the Ringling family. Another great historical locale is the Badger Army Ammunition Plant that was used during World War II. The city has remarkable culture and monuments. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Baraboo? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nanny Park
      Langer Park
      Baraboo Kiwanis Riverwalk Park
      Circus World Museum
      Statz Park
      Weber Park
      Campbell Park
      Ritzenthaler Park

      Entertainment

      Circus Museum
      Hippodrome
      Al Ringling Theater
      Al Ringling Theatre
      Circus World Museum
      Sauk County Historical Museum
      Ochsner Park Zoo
      Sauk County Historical Society History Center

      Food & Drink

      Bumps Bar
      Monk's Bar
      Old Baraboo Inn
      Cousins Subs
      Concession Stand
      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Baraboo? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Baraboo.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Baraboo? The cost of living in Baraboo is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin.
      Baraboo
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Baraboo? Baraboo crime rates are 1,472, which are 2% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,472 per 100k people

      35% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68  

      35% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Baraboo? The median income in Baraboo is $52,925 which is 3% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $52,9254% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,0381% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Baraboo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Clare Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Baraboo home prices? Baraboo home prices are $153,700 - which is 8% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $153,70017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79916% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Baraboo have good schools? The Baraboo graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Baraboo a good place to live? Baraboo has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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