Melrose Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
569 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson 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

Jackson County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 31, WI Assembly District 92, WI
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Schools

Melrose-Mindoro Elementary
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Mindoro Elementary
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Cataract Elementary
9 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Western Technical College
24 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Viterbo University
25 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Black River Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
20 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
57 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
76 miles, W • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
80 miles, E • 1 star
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