What are the schools like in Amery, WI?

Amery is served primarily by Amery School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Amery?

The median household income in Amery, WI is $71,111 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Amery, WI?

Amery has an average high temperature of 21.5°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.6 inches.

Amery, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Amery, WI affordable or expensive?

Amery's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Amery is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is $1,046 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Amery, WI?

Amery has a violent crime rate of 67.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 406.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amery, WI a Good Place to Live?

Amery is a small town of 2,959 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $71,111 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Amery stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Amery is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Amery city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.9

Amery's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Amery costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Amery, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,046	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,111	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Amery's violent crime rate is 67.7 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.7 /100k

Property Crime

406.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Amery is served primarily by Amery School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Amery, WI	National Avg
School District	Amery School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amery sees average highs of 21.5°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 42.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Amery, WI
Average High — January	21.5°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	42.6"

Demographics

Metric	Amery, WI	National Avg
Population	2,959	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clear Lake, WI 6 mi Deer Park, WI 8 mi Clayton, WI 10 mi Star Prairie, WI 11 mi Balsam Lake, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Amery

Amery, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54001

Amery vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amery, WI affordable or expensive?

Amery's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Amery roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $1,046/month.

What is the crime rate in Amery, WI?

Amery's violent crime rate is 67.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 406.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amery?

Public schools in Amery are operated by Amery School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Amery, WI a good place to live?

Amery, WI has a population of 2,959, a median household income of $71,111, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Amery?

Amery averages 21.5°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 42.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Amery?

Amery, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54001.

What is the population of Amery?

The population of Amery, Wisconsin is 2,959 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amery?

Key numbers for living in Amery: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $71,111, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amery side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.