At a Glance
Median Income
$71,500
$42,036 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
Zillow: $212,444
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%
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%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI23 (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
Broadband93.8%
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.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.