The Town FilesAmery, Wisconsin
City in Polk County · population 2,962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,000
- Household income
- $59,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 49.7
Amery is a city of 2,962 people in Polk County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $183,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for retirees than 82% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 80% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Amery ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Amery is worth $183,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $59,219, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,154 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amery | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $951 |
| Median household income | $59,219 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Amery
| People | Amery | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Amery
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amery since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 1966 about 2.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 16, 2017.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 16,162 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,798 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Amery itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Amery
4 public schools with 1,326 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amery High | 9-12 | 430 | 13.9 |
| Lien Elementary | PK-3 | 321 | 11.9 |
| Amery Middle | 6-8 | 300 | 11.5 |
| Amery Intermediate | 3-5 | 275 | 11.0 |
Towns near Amery
- Alden, WI7.9 mi · 2,918 people · home $371,000
- Osceola, WI12.8 mi · 3,023 people · home $339,500
- Star Prairie, WI14.9 mi · 3,733 people · home $320,500
- New Richmond, WI15.3 mi · 10,079 people · home $285,100
- Osceola, WI16.2 mi · 2,765 people · home $230,600
- Richmond, WI19.0 mi · 4,074 people · home $407,000
- Somerset, WI19.5 mi · 3,019 people · home $286,600
- Somerset, WI19.9 mi · 4,291 people · home $464,800
Amery questions
Is Amery, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amery scores better for retirees than 82% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 36%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.7).
How much does a house cost in Amery?
The median owner-occupied home in Amery is valued at $183,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,219, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,154 a month.
What is the weather like in Amery?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 49.8 inches of snow.
Does Amery get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amery since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 1966. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)