Lac du Flambeau, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
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
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
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
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
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
1,619 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,844 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$272 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$360 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vilas 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

Vilas County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 11
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 5 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 9 29
Dec 1 15 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 34, WI
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Schools

Lac du Flambeau Elementary
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
33 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gogebic Community College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northland College
63 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
68 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
26 miles, W • 3.2 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
34 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Ford Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
107 miles, NE • 1 star
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