Wisconsin
Amherst Junction is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 334. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Amherst Junction receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Amherst Junction stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Amherst Junction is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Amherst Junction among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Amherst Junction is $303,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Amherst Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,853 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $5,836M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $303,900 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $351,113 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,999/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4685°N, 89.3172°W |
| County FIPS | 55097 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |