Blue River, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,830 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 18
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 36
Dec 1 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 17, WI Assembly District 49, WI
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Schools

Riverdale Junior High
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
Riverdale High
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
15 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
32 miles, S • 3.2 star
Clarke University
47 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Emmaus Bible College
47 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Richland Hospital
14 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Grant Regional Health Center
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Upland Hills Health
27 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
54 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
59 miles, N • 1 star
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