La Pointe Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$715 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashland County
3
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

Ashland County
5
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 25 13
Feb 1 13 18
Mar 2 13 27
Apr 3 5 40
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 12 32
Dec 2 24 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 4%

Schools

Bayfield Middle
15 miles, W 1 star
Bayfield Elementary
15 miles, W 2.8 star
Bayfield High
15 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Northland College
29 miles, SW 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
38 miles, S 1.4 star
University of Minnesota-Duluth
72 miles, W 3.2 star
The College of Saint Scholastica
73 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
30 miles, SW 4.1 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
39 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Duluth International Airport
77 miles, W 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
99 miles, E 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
105 miles, S 1 star
Range Regional Airport
111 miles, NW 1 star