At a Glance
Median Income
$71,290
$36,255 per capita
Home Value
$164,300
Zillow: $323,586
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
1,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Amery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amery a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amery residents earn a median household income of $71,290 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,255. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amery is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,586. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Amery reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,325/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Amery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amery has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,959
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,290
Per Capita$36,255
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,300
Rent$1,154
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$323,586
Housing Units1,346
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property1,325/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,068 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Amery was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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