Wisconsin
Amery is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,959. Residents earn $71,290 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Amery receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Amery offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Amery is $71,290, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Amery is $164,300, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Amery is below the national average at 176 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,160 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Amery has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,290 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,536 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,311 |
| County GDP | $2,185M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $164,300 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,586 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,642/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 175.8/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 175.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,160.3/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 281.3/100K |
| Theft | 843.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3046°N, 92.3634°W |
| County FIPS | 55095 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |