Wisconsin
Eagle River is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,508. Residents earn $52,027 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eagle River receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Eagle River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eagle River is $52,027, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eagle River is $165,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Eagle River is below the national average at 225 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,282 per 100,000, 272% above the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Eagle River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 76.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,027 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,372 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,191 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,496 |
| County GDP | $2,432M |
| Restaurants | 197 |
| Healthcare | 158 |
| Retail | 221 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.34% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $165,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $362,041 |
| Census Median Rent | $862 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.34% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,918/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Total Violent | 225.2/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 75.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 150.2/100K |
| Total Property | 7,282.3/100K |
| 272% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 600.6/100K |
| Theft | 6,381.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 300.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 76.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,636 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9247°N, 89.2578°W |
| County FIPS | 55085 |
Winner: Republican by 17.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Restaurants | 197 |
| Retail Stores | 221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |