At a Glance
Median Income
$38,000
$27,805 per capita
Home Value
$54,500
Zillow: $50,060
Median Rent
$500/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
21.1% smoking rate
How Fisher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fisher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fisher a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fisher residents earn a median household income of $38,000 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,805. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fisher is $54,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $50,060. Median rent is $500/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
8.5% of adults in Fisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fisher has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,000
Per Capita$27,805
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$886M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,500
Rent$500
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$50,060
Housing Units117
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation234 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fisher was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.