Iron River Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,310 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$561 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bayfield County
2
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

Bayfield County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 20 11
Feb 1 13 16
Mar 2 14 26
Apr 2 5 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 13 31
Dec 1 20 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Iron River Elementary
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Drummond Junior High
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
Drummond Elementary
15 miles, S • 3.2 star
Drummond High
15 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northland College
23 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
36 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Duluth
39 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
23 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
36 miles, SW • 4.1 star
St Marys Hospital Superior
37 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
44 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
111 miles, SE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
116 miles, SW • 1 star
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