Wisconsin
Vesper is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 482. Residents earn $58,448 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vesper receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Vesper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vesper is $58,448, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Vesper is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $621 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Vesper has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,448 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,992 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,853 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $5,836M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.36% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $116,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,836 |
| Census Median Rent | $621 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.2% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.36% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,999/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,091 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4805°N, 89.9676°W |
| County FIPS | 55097 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |