Vesper, WI

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
482 Population 416/sq mi density
$58,448 Median Income $37,992 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $231,836 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,448 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $621/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,448
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $621
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Vesper Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population482
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans19.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,448
Per Capita$37,992
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$5,836M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$621
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$231,836
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Libraries5

Is Vesper a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Vesper has a population of 482 with a density of 416 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 3.9% Hispanic.

Population

482
Total Population
416
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Vesper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vesper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vesper is $58,448, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Vesper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,448
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,992
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$75,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,939
County GDP$5,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants217
Healthcare230
Retail206
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone70.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Vesper is $116,500, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $621 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,836.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,500
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$231,836

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$621
47% below US avg
Rent Burden18.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Rate5.36%
In Vesper, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vesper vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access70.2%
Healthcare Facilities230

Crime Rates: Vesper vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Vesper has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.4 inches
12% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,091 ft (333 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates44.4805°N, 89.9676°W
County FIPS55097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.2-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.6%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density416/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.7%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants217
Retail Stores206

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone70.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

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