Amherst, WI
Living in Amherst
Bikeability42
Walkability57
Commute79
Public Transit25
Affordability96
Public Safety88
Airports11
Hospitals73
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+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
$51kMedian 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
$136kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$624Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst, WI
Tomorrow's Children
9 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Elementary School
11 miles, NW
St Adalbert School
12 miles, N
First Baptist Christian School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
15 miles, W
East-West University
44 miles, NE
Lawrence University
46 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
47 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst, WI
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca
12 miles, SE
St Michael's Hospital
15 miles, W
Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Amherst, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
30 miles, NW
Appleton International Airport
40 miles, E
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
82 miles, N