Melrose, WI
Living in Melrose
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute42
Public Transit19
Affordability78
Public Safety95
Airports6
Hospitals91
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
512Population+107 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated
64%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value-$1.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$557Median Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas59%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose
United States45
Wisconsin35
Jackson County9
Property Crime in Melrose
United States48
Wisconsin37
Jackson County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding57
Tornado22
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose, WI
Beaver Creek School
9 miles, NW
St Patrick's School
16 miles, SE
St Johns Evangelical Lutheran School
16 miles, SE
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
25 miles, SW
Viterbo University
26 miles, SW
Winona State University
33 miles, W
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose, WI
Black River Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Melrose, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
22 miles, SW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
56 miles, NW
Rochester International Airport
76 miles, W
Central Wisconsin Airport
79 miles, NE