At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$39,813 per capita
Home Value
$286,100
Zillow: $198,061
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
9.3% smoking rate
How Eagle River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagle River residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,813. The unemployment rate stands at 28.6% (694% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle River is $286,100 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,061. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
46.1% of adults in Eagle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle River has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age70.9 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$39,813
Unemployment28.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684
Housing
A
Home Value$286,100
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$198,061
Housing Units142
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,845/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Eagle River was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.