Park Ridge, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
589 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Portage County
2
Stevens Point-Plover 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

Portage County
2
Stevens Point-Plover Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 9 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 3 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 6%

Schools

Washington Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
PJ Jacobs Junior High
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Jefferson Elementary
1 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Mid-State Technical College
15 miles, W 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
33 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Michael's Hospital
1 miles, NW 5 star
Ascension St Clares Hospital
26 miles, N 3.2 star
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca
26 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
19 miles, N 1 star
Appleton International Airport
54 miles, SE 1.4 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
77 miles, NE 1 star