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Elroy, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Juneau County County

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 29.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
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
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Elroy, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$28,165 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
57% below
Zillow: $212,128
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,138/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Elroy Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
79%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elroy a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elroy residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,165. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 736 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elroy is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,128. Median rent is $918/month, with 29.5% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Elroy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,138/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Elroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elroy has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,529
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,165
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$918
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$212,128
Housing Units660
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,839/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation957 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Elroy was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.