Minocqua, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
446 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
14.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,128 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$409,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 13 11
Feb 1 9 15
Mar 2 12 25
Apr 3 4 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 13 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Schools

Lakeland High
<1 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
23 miles, S 1.4 star
Gogebic Community College
46 miles, N 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
62 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
25 miles, SE 4.1 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
27 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
76 miles, S 1 star
Ford Airport
77 miles, SE 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
106 miles, NE 1 star