Park Falls, WI
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
2,308
332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$47,240
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$81,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$628
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Price 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
Price County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 14 | 11 |
| Feb | 1 | 9 | 14 |
| Mar | 2 | 12 | 25 |
| Apr | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Oct | 3 | 2 | 43 |
| Nov | 2 | 9 | 29 |
| Dec | 1 | 14 | 15 |
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 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 58%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WISchools
Park Falls Elementary
<1 miles, N
•
2.3
Chequamegon High
<1 miles, N
•
4.1
Class ACT Charter
<1 miles, N
•
3.2
Butternut Elementary
6 miles, N
•
2.8
Colleges
Gogebic Community College
39 miles, NE
•
1.4
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
44 miles, NW
•
1
Northland College
49 miles, N
•
1.9
Nicolet Area Technical College
54 miles, SE
•
1.4
Hospitals
Flambeau Hospital
<1 miles, S
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3.2
Howard Young Medical Center
36 miles, SE
•
4.1
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
41 miles, NE
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4.1
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
46 miles, SW
•
3.2
Airports
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
52 miles, SE
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1
Central Wisconsin Airport
88 miles, S
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1
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
90 miles, SW
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1
Duluth International Airport
104 miles, NW
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1