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Mellen, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
Mellen, WI
At a Glance
How Mellen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mellen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mellen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mellen residents earn a median household income of $40,125 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,291. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mellen is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,029. Median rent is $608/month, with 27.5% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Mellen reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,453/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Mellen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mellen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.