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Melrose, WI
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Population
562
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
702
ZIP codes
0
Melrose and its ZIP codes
Melrose at a glance
- Melrose is about 6.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,750 a year, 37% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (43% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Melrose, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melrose, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (183), Norwegian Americans (159), Irish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Melrose.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
7,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,121
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,714 per person
How people get to work
Melrose, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melrose, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melrose, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Melrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CataractCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MindoroCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| EttrickVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Black River FallsCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| TaylorVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RocklandVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SpartaCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| BangorVillage | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| West SalemVillage | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| HolmenVillage | 17 mi | 7.6 |
| HixtonVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| Sand PillowCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| GalesvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| MillstonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| MissionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melrose, WI in?
- Melrose is in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Melrose, WI?
- About 562 people live in Melrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melrose?
- Nearby places include Cataract (8.5 mi), Mindoro (9.2 mi), Ettrick (13 mi), Black River Falls (14 mi), Taylor (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023