At a Glance
Median Income
$79,479
$88,592 per capita
Home Value
$469,100
Zillow: $497,405
Median Rent
$958/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Ephraim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ephraim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ephraim a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ephraim residents earn a median household income of $79,479 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,592. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 270 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ephraim is $469,100 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,405. Median rent is $958/month, with 18.8% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ephraim reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
79.4% of adults in Ephraim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ephraim has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,479
Per Capita$88,592
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
B
Home Value$469,100
Rent$958
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$497,405
Housing Units607
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute10 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ephraim was built in 1957.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.