Amherst Town, WI

Living in Amherst Town

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 24
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 66
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Schools 58
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Residents

1.4k Population +14 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office17%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$215k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$703 Median Monthly Rent +$345 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas62%
Utility gas7%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst Town

United States45
Wisconsin35
Portage County16

Property Crime in Amherst Town

United States48
Wisconsin37
Portage County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%

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 Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Town, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Town, WI

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Tomorrow's Children
10 miles, SE
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St Adalbert School
11 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Town, 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 Town, WI

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St Michael's Hospital
14 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Amherst Town, WI

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