Amherst JunctionWI
A town of 376, settled in 1875.
Is Amherst Junction a good place to live?
Amherst Junction’s January low is 7°F, below both the Wisconsin town median (11°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Amherst Junction’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the Wisconsin town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Lake Emily Park, at 21 acres. Amherst Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
376 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Amherst Junction: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Amherst Junction, and how to reach them.
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 Amherst Junction.
Amherst Junction faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most of Amherst Junction’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Amherst Junction for work: only 0% work in town. 2.3% of Amherst Junction residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Amherst Junction fell to 59 in 2023, 39 fewer than in 2013.
| Amherst Junction | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
More middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (19% statewide). Amherst Junction has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 376 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Amherst Junction | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Amherst Junction | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.2% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Amherst Junction has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Amherst Junction has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Amherst Junction’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Amherst Junction is
Amherst Junction beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of adults binge drink in Amherst Junction.
| Amherst Junction | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Amherst Junction | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 29.7% | 33.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Amherst Junction’s typical home value is about $378K
The typical Amherst Junction home is worth about $378,000, up 18.2% in a year, 12% above the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Amherst Junction is $900 a month.
| Amherst Junction | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Amherst Junction has set aside 1.9% of its land for conservation
1.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Emily Park | — | 21 |
| 2. Amherst Junction Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Amherst Junction
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Amherst Junction
About 5 of every 100 Amherst Junction residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Amherst Junction for work
Where Amherst Junction’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Amherst Junction
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Amherst Junction is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 383 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- ZIP code
- 54407
Questions about Amherst Junction
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Amherst Junction, WI a good place to live?
Amherst Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.