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Amery, WI
City in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,959
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
952
ZIP codes
0
Amery and its ZIP codes
Amery at a glance
- Amery is about 8.7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,219 a year, 24% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,000 (31% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,154 a month.
Local data for Amery, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amery, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,219
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$1,154/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,377), Irish Americans (410), Norwegian Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Amery.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
How people get to work
Amery, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amery, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amery, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Amery
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clear LakeVillage | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| Deer ParkVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ClaytonVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Star PrairieVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| DresserVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| CenturiaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| New RichmondCity | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| St. Croix FallsCity | 15 mi | 5 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| OsceolaVillage | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Taylors Falls, MNCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| MilltownVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| AlmenaVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amery, WI in?
- Amery is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Amery, WI?
- About 2,959 people live in Amery, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amery?
- Nearby places include Clear Lake (6 mi), Deer Park (7.8 mi), Clayton (9.5 mi), Star Prairie (11 mi), Balsam Lake (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023