Crandon, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
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
1,499 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,729 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Forest 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

Forest County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 12
Feb 1 10 16
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 3 5 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 5 29
Dec 1 13 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 36, WI
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Schools

Crandon Middle
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Crandon High
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Crandon Elementary
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Laona High
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Menominee Nation
51 miles, S • 1 star
Northcentral Technical College
54 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Langlade Hospital
32 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
28 miles, NW • 1 star
Ford Airport
42 miles, E • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
66 miles, SW • 1 star
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