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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,165 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,403 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 736 |
| County GDP | $1,233M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,068 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.21% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $120,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $212,128 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,068 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.21% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,839/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,138.3/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 427.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,710.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 957 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7416°N, 90.2702°W |
| County FIPS | 55057 |
Winner: Republican by 32.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |