Amherst Junction, WI
Living in Amherst Junction
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute45
Public Transit2
Affordability64
Public Safety96
Airports11
Hospitals73
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
395Population+98 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate44%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$212kMedian Home Value+$88k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$529Median Monthly Rent+$16 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Junction
United States45
Wisconsin35
Portage County16
Property Crime in Amherst Junction
United States48
Wisconsin37
Portage County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
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 Junction
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Junction, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Junction, WI
Sacred Heart Elementary School
9 miles, NW
St Adalbert School
11 miles, N
Tomorrow's Children
11 miles, SE
St Bronislava Elementary School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Junction, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
13 miles, W
East-West University
44 miles, NE
Lawrence University
48 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
49 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Junction, WI
St Michael's Hospital
13 miles, W
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca
15 miles, SE
Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Amherst Junction, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
27 miles, NW
Appleton International Airport
42 miles, E
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
81 miles, N