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Amberg, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marinette County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
148 Population 92/sq mi density
$38,316 Median Income $21,459 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $187,660 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$38,316 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Amberg, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,316
49% below
$21,459 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
52% below
Zillow: $187,660
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Amberg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Amberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amberg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amberg residents earn a median household income of $38,316 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,459. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,257 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amberg is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,660. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Amberg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 873/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Amberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amberg has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,316
Per Capita$21,459
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$187,660
Housing Units142
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property873/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation886 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Amberg was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.