Amherst, WI

Living in Amherst

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 57
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 66
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Schools 57
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Residents

1.1k Population +38 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income -$2.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service9%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$624 Median Monthly Rent +$60 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst

United States45
Wisconsin35
Portage County16

Property Crime in Amherst

United States48
Wisconsin37
Portage County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 19 1 9
Mar 30 2 8
Apr 44 3 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 33 2 3
Dec 20 1 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst, WI

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Tomorrow's Children
9 miles, SE
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St Adalbert School
12 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst, WI

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East-West University
44 miles, NE
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Lawrence University
46 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst, WI

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St Michael's Hospital
15 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Amherst, WI

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