Forest County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
9,261 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,727 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$395 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 12
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 2 5 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 6 30
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 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Laona High
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
Robinson Elementary
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Crandon Middle
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Crandon High
10 miles, W • 2.8 star

Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
32 miles, W • 1.4 star
College of Menominee Nation
56 miles, S • 1 star
Northcentral Technical College
63 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
36 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Ford Airport
33 miles, E • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
75 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star