Embarrass, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
338 Population 289/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $36,244 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $172,014 Zillow
$616 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $616/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Embarrass, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,750
16% below
$36,244 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
53% below
Zillow: $172,014
Median Rent
$616/mo
47% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Embarrass Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
47%
Rent
53%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Embarrass a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Embarrass residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,244. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Embarrass is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,014. Median rent is $616/month, with 17.9% 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 1958.

Education

18.0% of adults in Embarrass hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Embarrass has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population338
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$36,244
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$616
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$172,014
Housing Units216
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,118/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Embarrass was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.