Forestville, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
576 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Door County
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

Door County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 17
Feb 1 12 20
Mar 2 9 30
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 2 14 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Mary School
6 miles, S
Southern Door High
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
Southern Door Elementary
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
Southern Door Middle
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
24 miles, W • 2.3 star
Bellin College
27 miles, W • 4.1 star
Rasmussen College-Wisconsin
32 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Appleton International Airport
59 miles, W • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
74 miles, NE • 1 star
Ford Airport
84 miles, N • 1 star
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