Wisconsin
Mellen is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 538. Residents earn $40,125 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mellen receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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, high obesity rates. Mellen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mellen is $40,125, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mellen is $78,700, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mellen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 102.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,125 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,291 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $963 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,769 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 627 |
| County GDP | $929M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,239 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.66% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $78,700 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,029 |
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,239 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.66% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,410/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 102.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3240°N, 90.6605°W |
| County FIPS | 55003 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.3% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |