Minocqua Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,054 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,885 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$288,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$873 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
2
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

Oneida County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 11
Feb 1 10 14
Mar 2 12 25
Apr 2 5 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 2 42
Nov 2 8 29
Dec 1 14 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Creative Minds
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Minocqua Elementary
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
27 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gogebic Community College
47 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
59 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
10 miles, E • 4.1 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
Flambeau Hospital
28 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
31 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
24 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
73 miles, S • 1 star
Ford Airport
85 miles, E • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
102 miles, W • 1 star
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