Wisconsin
Hurley is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,438. Residents earn $42,188 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hurley receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hurley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hurley is $42,188, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Hurley is $75,800, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 395 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,961 per 100,000, 51% above the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hurley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 155.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,188 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $779 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,358 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
| County GDP | $235M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.33% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $75,800 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,414 |
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.33% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,870/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 394.7/100K |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 394.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,960.5/100K |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 263.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,368.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 329.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 155.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,505 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4443°N, 90.2113°W |
| County FIPS | 55051 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |