Moving to Amery, Wisconsin
The current estimated population of Amery is 2,900, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by healthcare, tourism, and agriculture.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1887
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 3.2 square miles
- Population density: 906 people per square mile
- Area code: 715
- Zip code: 54001
Geography and Location
Amery is located in northwestern Wisconsin, in Polk County, along the Apple River. The town is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. Amery’s economy is supported by healthcare, tourism, and agriculture. The surrounding area features a mix of farmland, lakes, and forests. The town has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.
Demographics
Median resident age: 44.6 years
Median household income: $30,710
Median house value: $93,500
Population by Race
Races in Amery:
- White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
- American Indian (1.0%)
- Hispanic (0.9%)
- Two or more races (0.5%)
Ancestries: German (36.9%), Norwegian (21.8%), Swedish (12.2%), Irish (10.8%), United States (7.6%), French (6.9%).
Elevation: 1070 feet
Land area: 3.0 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Amery
- High school or higher: 81.3%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
- Unemployed: 1.1%
- Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Amery city
- Never married: 20.0%
- Now married: 53.5%
- Separated: 1.9%
- Widowed: 15.6%
- Divorced: 8.9%
1.7% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +122 (+4.5%).
Hospitals
Hospital/medical center in Amery:
- AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR (225 SCHOLL COURT)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Amery:
- HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; NEW RICHMOND, WI)
- OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; OSCEOLA, WI)
- ST CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR INC (about 21 miles; ST CROIX FALLS, WI)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amery:
- MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 67 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
- CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 69 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Abbreviation: EAU)
- ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 98 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)
Other public-use airports nearest to Amery:
- AMERY MUNI (about 3 miles; AMERY, WI; Abbreviation: AHH)
- NEW RICHMOND MUNI (about 17 miles; NEW RICHMOND, WI; Abbreviation: RNH)
- L O SIMENSTAD MUNI (about 23 miles; OSCEOLA, WI; Abbreviation: OEO)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amery:
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS (about 36 miles; RIVER FALLS, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,491)
- WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 40 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 43 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,183)
- CENTURY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 48 miles; WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,381)
- METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,171)
- INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,475)
- ST PAUL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 59 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,587)
Schools
Public high school in Amery:
- AMERY HI (Students: 594; Location: 555 MINNEAPOLIS AVE S; Grades: 09 – 12)
Private high school in Amery:
- MUSTARD SEED FAITH ACADEMY (Students: 58; Location: 647 113TH ST; Grades: PK – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Amery:
- LIEN EL (Students: 456; Location: 469 MINNEAPOLIS AVE S; Grades: PK – 02)
- AMERY MID (Students: 426; Location: 501 MINNEAPOLIS AVE S; Grades: 06 – 08)
- AMERY INTERMEDIATE (Students: 380; Location: 543 MINNEAPOLIS AVE S; Grades: 03 – 05)
Libraries
Library in Amery:
- AMERY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $204,257; Location: 801 KELLER AVENUE S.; 54,164 books; 2,309 audio materials; 1,962 video materials; 66 serial subscriptions)