Amherst, Wisconsin

About Amherst

Amherst, WI is a small town located in central Wisconsin with an estimated population of 1,132.

Officially, Amherst is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 845 residents per square mile.

📰 Amherst News Today

• Wisconsin rodeo kids trade phones for stirrups WNDU · Aug 17
• Amherst High School (WI) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information | Donald J. Spierings Holly Funeral Home · Jul 23
• Countdown to Kickoff: Amherst Falcons chasing top spot in the Central Wisconsin Conference WAOW · Aug 10
• Schedule - Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Amherst Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Amherst — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Amherst

• Amherst Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Stedman Wayside Park reviews ★
• Cate Park reviews ★
• Nelson Park reviews ★
• Scout Hall reviews ★
• Skunk and Foster Lakes State Natural Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Amherst

• Amherst Elementary
• Amherst High
• Amherst Middle
• Central Sands Community High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Amherst

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