Amery, WI

Amery, Wisconsin

Amery, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 43 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 2,845.

The People and Families of Amery

In Amery, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Amery live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Amery benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amery had a median family income of $40,568. An unusual characteristic of Amery is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Amery ($2,005). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Amery Housing

About 64% of housing units in Amery are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Amery, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Amery are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Amery strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Amery, WI

Comparing Amery to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Amery Almanac

Amery Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Amery Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Amery, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Amery Hospitals

AMERY REG MED CTR
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
225 SCHOLL CT
(715) 268-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

Amery High Schools (2004)

AMERY HI
555 MINNEAPOLIS AVE S
715-268-0233
Serves 594 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Amery Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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