Eagle River, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,508 Population 463/sq mi density
$52,027 Median Income $32,372 per capita
$165,100 Home Value $392,165 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
62 Violent Crime/100K 1,861 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,027 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,100 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle River, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,027
31% below
$32,372 per capita
Home Value
$165,100
41% below
Zillow: $392,165
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
84% below
1,861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
59%
Rent
74%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle River a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eagle River residents earn a median household income of $52,027 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,372. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,496 business establishments, including 197 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eagle River is $165,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,165. Median rent is $862/month, with 21.9% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Eagle River reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,861/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Eagle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagle River has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,508
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,027
Per Capita$32,372
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,100
Rent$862
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$392,165
Housing Units893
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent62/100K
Property1,861/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,636 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Eagle River was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.