Babcock, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
88 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$350 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
1
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
4
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 9 20
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 3 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 24, WI Assembly District 70, WI
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Schools

WISE Academy
9 miles, E
Alexander Middle
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
Pittsville High
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Mid-State Technical College
17 miles, E • 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
52 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
39 miles, NE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
64 miles, W • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
78 miles, NW • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
79 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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