Wisconsin
Embarrass is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 338. Residents earn $62,750 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Embarrass receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Embarrass offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Embarrass is $62,750, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Embarrass is $133,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $616 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.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Embarrass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 44.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,750 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,244 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,361 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,069 |
| County GDP | $1,744M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.68% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $133,300 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $616 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.68% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,118/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6705°N, 88.7032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55115 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |