Fertile is a beautiful town located on the Winnebago river. Fertile offers a restaurant, boutique, two Air BNB’s for a quiet getaway, canoeing, fishing and other great outdoor activities.
As of 2024 the population of Fertile is 292. The population is expected to shrink to 287 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.34%.
The median age of Fertile residents is 43.
The diversity index of Fertile is 25.8, meaning that there is a 26% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Fertile is $94,605 and projected to be $103,941 in 2029. Per capita income is $42,443, projected to be $47,081 in 2029. 1.03% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $778,417 and the average disposable income is $75,322.
There are 151 housing units in Fertile; 117 are owner-occupied, 14 are rented, and 20 are vacant. The average home value is $223,932, with 1 homes built in 2010 or later, and 78 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 19 businesses in Fertile, employing 65 workers and pulling from a labor force of 171 age 16 and above. 135 workers commute into Fertile from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
34 residents both live and work in/around Fertile. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.82% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 143 drive alone, 14 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 12 residents work from home.
55 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 48 have associates degrees, 45 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.
