La Pointe Town, WI
Livability
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Bikeability
4/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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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
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 23%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WISchools
Bayfield Middle
15 miles, W
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1
Bayfield Elementary
15 miles, W
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2.8
Bayfield High
15 miles, W
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2.8
La Pointe Elementary
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Northland College
29 miles, SW
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1.9
Gogebic Community College
38 miles, S
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1.4
University of Minnesota-Duluth
72 miles, W
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3.2
The College of Saint Scholastica
73 miles, W
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3.2
Hospitals
Memorial Medical Center
30 miles, SW
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4.1
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
39 miles, S
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4.1
Lake View Memorial Hospital
52 miles, NW
North Shore Health
57 miles, NE
Airports
Duluth International Airport
77 miles, W
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1
Houghton County Memorial Airport
99 miles, E
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1
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
105 miles, S
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1
Range Regional Airport
111 miles, NW
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1