Florence County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
4,617 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,786 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$549 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iron Mountain Urban Area
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

Iron Mountain Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 13
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 1 11 26
Apr 2 5 40
May 2 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 2 6 31
Dec 1 12 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Florence Elementary
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
Florence High
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
Florence Middle
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
Woodland Elementary School
15 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
52 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bay de Noc Community College
64 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
67 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
46 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
15 miles, SE • 1 star
Delta County Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
90 miles, N • 1 star
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