Boulder Junction, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,972 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$312,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$677 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vilas County
1
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

Vilas County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 11
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 3 6 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 15 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 34, WI
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Schools

North Lakeland Elementary
8 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary
13 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lac du Flambeau Elementary
14 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
35 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
37 miles, S • 1.4 star
Northland College
66 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
15 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
33 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
37 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
77 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
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