New Post, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
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
322 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$310,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$259 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sawyer 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

Sawyer County
4
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 11
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 2 4 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 14 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 87, WI
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Schools

Northwoods Mennonite School
10 miles, NW • 1 star
Winter Middle
11 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Winter Elementary
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northland College
49 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
64 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
31 miles, S • 3.2 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
36 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
73 miles, SW • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
108 miles, S • 1 star
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