Elroy, WI

Wisconsin

Elroy is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,529. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,529 Population 761/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $28,165 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $212,128 Zillow
$918 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $918/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,500
57% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $918
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.4%
32% higher than US avg

How Elroy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,529
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,165
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,233M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$918
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$212,128

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,138/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary428/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation957 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Elroy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elroy receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Elroy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elroy is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elroy is $120,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Elroy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,138 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Elroy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Elroy has a population of 1,529 with a density of 761 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Black.

Population

1,529
Total Population
761
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Elroy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elroy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elroy is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Elroy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,165
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$59,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg
Establishments (County)736
County GDP$1,233M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare49
Retail81
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,068
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Elroy is $120,500, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,128.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,500
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$212,128

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,068
45% above US avg
Effective Rate4.21%
In Elroy, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elroy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death8,839/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access52.2%
Healthcare Facilities49
Elroy has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,138 per 100,000 (9% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Elroy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,138.3/100K
9% above US avg
Burglary427.7/100K
Theft1,710.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Elroy has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall38.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density761/sq mi
Coordinates43.7416°N, 90.2702°W
County FIPS55057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 33.4%

Winner: Republican by 32.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+87.6%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density761/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants83
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home5.0%

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