Marengo, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
142 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$406 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$605 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1% 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 31 12
Feb 1 20 16
Mar 2 19 26
Apr 3 7 39
May 3 1 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 3 44
Nov 2 19 31
Dec 2 31 17

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WI
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Schools

Marengo Valley Elementary
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Mellen Public School
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lake Superior Intermediate
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northland College
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
31 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
42 miles, SW • 1 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
64 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
34 miles, E • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
38 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
42 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
72 miles, NW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
112 miles, SW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
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