Butternut, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
421 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashland County
3
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

Ashland County
5
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 11
Feb 1 12 15
Mar 2 14 26
Apr 2 5 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 44
Nov 2 10 30
Dec 1 17 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Butternut Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Butternut High
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Park Falls Elementary
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
35 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Northland College
43 miles, N • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
59 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Flambeau Hospital
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
37 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Howard Young Medical Center
39 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Memorial Medical Center
43 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
56 miles, SE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
94 miles, S • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
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