Buchanan Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,032 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$310,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$669 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$922 $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

Outagamie County
2
Appleton Metro 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

Outagamie County
3
Appleton Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 17
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 7 30
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 2 11 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, WI State Senate District 1, WI Assembly District 3, WI
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Schools

Kaukauna High
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
River View School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Park Community Charter School
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Lawrence University
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
Fox Valley Technical College
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Elizabeth Hospital
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Theda Clark Medical Center
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Appleton International Airport
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
79 miles, NW • 1 star
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