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Janesville, Wisconsin by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Janesville, 49% lower than the rate across Wisconsin (2.4). The median household income is $73,446 and the median home value is $223,400. Population: about 66,030 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Janesville?
In 2025 the Janesville Police Department reported 82 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.2 per 1,000 people. It stands at 49% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 4. Property crime came to 1,041 offenses (15.6 per 1,000; Wisconsin: 10.2). Violent crimes fell 45% between 2021 and 2025 (149 to 82).
| Offense (2025) | Janesville count | Per 1,000 | Wisconsin per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 82 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.11 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 | 0.84 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,041 | 15.6 | 10.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 49 | 0.74 | 0.97 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 952 | 14.3 | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 40 | 0.60 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Janesville changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 149 | 1,175 | 1 |
| 2022 | 114 | 1,302 | 1 |
| 2023 | 125 | 1,190 | 0 |
| 2024 | 95 | 1,226 | 3 |
| 2025 | 82 | 1,041 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Janesville Police Department's own reports.
How does Janesville compare with Wisconsin?
Households in Janesville have a median income of $73,446 (Wisconsin: $77,485). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $223,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,054 a month. About 66,030 people live on 35 square miles of land, roughly 1,906 per square mile. The city lies in Rock County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Janesville | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,030 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,446 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,400 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.3% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Janesville?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Janesville: Janesville Ash Beds and Janesville Old Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Rock County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Janesville?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 57 highway work zones in Janesville city limits (2 active that day). Roads listed: WIS 11 EB, WIS 11 WB and I-39 NB. 9 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Janesville?
Federal school lists place 23 public and 5 private schools within Janesville. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Janesville
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Janesville city limits, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ctr Firearms LLC (Janesville), Dunham's Sports #9097 (Janesville), Hunt -N-Gear LLC (Janesville) and Walmart #1305 (Janesville).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Janesville city limits: Badger Spirits, Beverage Mart, Cork & Bottle, Five Points Liquor (Janesville), Grain N Grape (Janesville), J and R Liquor (Janesville), J Town Spirits (Janesville), Kwik Spirits (Janesville) and 2 more. Wisconsin has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Janesville city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Janesville?
In 2025, Janesville had 1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (82 reported), 49% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 15.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Janesville?
$73,446 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin.
How much do homes cost in Janesville?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $223,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $266,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Janesville?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Rock County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Rockford, IL (30 mi) · Madison, WI (35 mi) · Waukesha, WI (45 mi) · West Allis, WI (55 mi) · Elgin, IL (57 mi) · Kenosha, WI (58 mi)
More: Wisconsin statewide numbers · county page: Rock County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Janesville city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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