Hurley, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County
Hurley, WI
At a Glance
How Hurley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hurley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hurley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hurley residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,890. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hurley is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,361. Median rent is $604/month, with 32.7% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Hurley reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 966/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Hurley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hurley has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.