WisconsinWinterMorning, 2005
Amery’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 451 in 1890, 2,962 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
- 1887Amery is settled
Photo: Cglenn3932 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,927
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$342K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
49.7
years
Jobs based here
2,497
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#55 of 357 in WI
Is Amery a good place to live?
Amery's standout: 8% of its land is conserved. Overall it grades A, 55th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns. It reports less crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns and its public schools beat 77% of Wisconsin towns on state tests and graduation. Only 42 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score higher on walkability. Amery’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Amery's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 85% of U.S. towns.
What makes Amery stand out
Where Amery beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here2,497
Residents who work1,412
Work
1.8 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 91% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
6.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Get outside
4 miles of trails in Amery
8.2% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Amery grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Amery is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.5 of 20; 8.5% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SafetyA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthHealthier than 74% of U.S. towns; Amery Hospital & Clinic 0.6 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income2,497 jobs based hereBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trailsA+Open →History6 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life4.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Amery: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Amery, and how to reach them.
PowerPolk-Burnett Electric Coop16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAmery Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpCity of Amery landfill (brush and leaves only for city residents)Town’s haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCity of Amery ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5400154001 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Amery.
Amery draws workers from Lincoln and beyond and is healthier than towns with similar incomes.
OutdoorsA+
8.2% of Amery is conserved land
That puts Amery against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. 4.3 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Amery Environmental Education Area, 43 acres with 1 miles of trail.
#37for trails in WI
8.2%
conserved · 200 of 2,436 acres
4.3 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amery Environmental Education Area | 1 mi | 43 |
| 2. York Park | — | 29 |
| 3. Amery Dog Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
Amery earns an A− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Amery School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Amery High, with 418 students.
77%of WI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 299 | A− |
| Amery HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 418 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in four working residents works right in Amery
2,497 jobs are based in Amery, 1.8 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
About one in 4 of Amery’s working residents works in town. Amery’s median household income is $59,000. The top destinations are New Richmond (4%), Clear Lake (3%) and Osceola (3%).
25%work in town
| Amery | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 25% | 8.2% | 8% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $88,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Amery25%
New Richmond4%
Clear Lake3%
Osceola3%
Hudson3%
19 mi
median commute distance
2,497
jobs based in Amery
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
77%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Amery | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.7 per 1,000 residents | 6.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Amery1.7
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Amery2.7
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
71st
percentile among WI towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB+
A smaller share of adults sleep under 7 hours in Amery than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
Against the 8,718 U.S. towns with household incomes like Amery’s, it is healthier than 96%, so its B+ isn’t only a matter of income.
27% of Amery adults sleep under 7 hours. Amery beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 18% of Amery adults binge drink.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Amery | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Amery | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.6% |
Amery Hospital & Clinic
0.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
67th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Amery faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Amery stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its residents are under 18
13% of residents are under 18 in Amery. People 65 and older are 28% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
49.7median age · WI 40.2
| Amery | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 49.7 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
AmeryWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school19%
Some college22%
Associate’s24%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Amery | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.7% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Amery
Amery has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 4° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–26°
Spring32–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–56°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Amery are worth about $342K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Amery home is worth about $342,000, up 3.2% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home.
$342KZillow home value
| Amery | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,154 a month | $1,076 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Amery$342K
Wisconsin$337K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 71 attractions →Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Amery. Close and well known come first.
15 mi National park siteLower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway799K visitors a year
18 mi MuseumFranconia Sculpture Park
27 mi MuseumWashington County Historical Society, Minnesota
28 mi AttractionStillwater Overlook15 mi National park siteSaint Croix National Scenic Riverway852K visitors a year
37 mi MuseumBruentrup Heritage FarmSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Franconia Sculpture Park: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota: Heritage Preservation Department - MNHS, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Stillwater Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bruentrup Heritage Farm: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Amery
20pages on Amery
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 77% of WI districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA−1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than WI on 7 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$342K typical home · up 3.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$59K median household income · 2,497 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Amery; the nearest are
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Center City, MN22 miNorthwood Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rice Lake32.3 mi$4,926 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-River FallsUniversity or college · Public · River Falls33.6 mi$9,008 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Amery residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,147 people come to Amery for work
Where Amery’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,497jobs based in Amery
25%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Amery
6 notable people were born in Amery.
R
Robert L. ShaferAmerican diplomat · born 1932G
Gae MagnaficiAmerican nurse and politician · born 1952J
Jerry M. Anderson9th President of Ball State University · 1933–2008About Amery
City in Wisconsin, United States
Amery ( AY-mər-ee) is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Apple River. It is a part of Wisconsin's 7th congressional district. The population was 2,962 at the 2020 census. The city was named in honor of William Amery, a carpenter who held several local offices in the 1870s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft
- ZIP code
- 54001
Amery’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Amery.
LincolnBlack BrookAmery
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery | #55 | A | C+ | A− | A− | B+ |
| Lincoln | — | — | B+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Black Brook | — | — | C+ | — | B | B |
Lincoln and Black Brook have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Lincoln and Black Brook report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Amery with a neighbor →
Questions about Amery
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Amery, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Amery grades A overall, better than 90% of U.S. towns and #55 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health, A− for safety and A− for schools.
Is Amery, WI expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($77,219 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Amery, WI known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Alicia Monson and Ann Hraychuck.