Melvina, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
83 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
Sparta Urban 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

Monroe County
3
Sparta Urban Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 16
Feb 1 9 21
Mar 2 8 33
Apr 3 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 1 12 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 32, WI Assembly District 96, WI
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Schools

Cashton Middle/High
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cashton Elementary
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Viterbo University
23 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Western Technical College
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Tomah Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
Vernon Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
24 miles, NW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
81 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
86 miles, NW • 1 star
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