Maine, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
2,608 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$110,592 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$649 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$829 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
2
Wausau Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
3
Wausau Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 12
Feb 1 9 17
Mar 2 9 28
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 5 31
Dec 1 12 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 86, WI
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Schools

Maine Elementary
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Riverview Elementary
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
6 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northcentral Technical College
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
40 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Ctr
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ascension St Clares Hospital
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
19 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
41 miles, NE • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
80 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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