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Melvina, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
83 Population 169/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $42,036 per capita
$135,000 Home Value $212,444 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Melvina, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$42,036 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
52% below
Zillow: $212,444
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Melvina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Melvina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melvina a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melvina residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,036. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melvina is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,444. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Melvina reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Melvina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Melvina has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population83
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$42,036
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,000
Rent
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$212,444
Housing Units42
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,458/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Melvina was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.