At a Glance
Median Income
$38,214
$26,020 per capita
Home Value
$218,200
Zillow: $456,261
Median Rent
$325/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
25.7% smoking rate
How Reserve Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reserve's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reserve a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reserve residents earn a median household income of $38,214 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,020. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 701 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reserve is $218,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,261. Median rent is $325/month, with 15.7% 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 1977.
Education
15.0% of adults in Reserve hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reserve has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population270
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,214
Per Capita$26,020
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$966M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
B
Home Value$218,200
Rent$325
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$456,261
Housing Units264
Rent Burden15.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,329 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Reserve was built in 1977.
11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.