At a Glance
Median Income
$35,208
$17,534 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $163,316
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
19.4% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fisher residents earn a median household income of $35,208 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,534. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fisher is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,316. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
7.0% of adults in Fisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fisher has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,208
Per Capita$17,534
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$163,316
Housing Units94
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation366 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fisher was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.