Ashland County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
16,050 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,645 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$560 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 28 11
Feb 1 18 15
Mar 2 17 26
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 44
Nov 2 16 30
Dec 1 27 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WI
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Schools

Lake Superior Intermediate
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lake Superior Learning Community
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Oredocker Project School
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Northland College
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
25 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
53 miles, SW • 1 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
68 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
44 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
52 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Duluth International Airport
75 miles, NW • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
112 miles, E • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star