Iron River, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
752 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,294 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7% 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 16 11
Feb 1 11 16
Mar 2 12 27
Apr 3 4 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 11 31
Dec 1 16 16

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
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
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
South Shore Elementary
14 miles, NE • 3.7 star
South Shore Jr/Sr High
14 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Northwestern High
15 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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

Memorial Medical Center
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Marys Hospital Superior
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Lukes Hospital
36 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
42 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
113 miles, SE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
118 miles, SW • 1 star
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