Pence, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
139 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iron 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

Iron County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 32 11
Feb 1 21 15
Mar 2 19 25
Apr 2 7 39
May 2 1 52
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 3 43
Nov 2 18 30
Dec 2 31 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WI
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Schools

Hurley High
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hurley Elementary
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Gogebic Co Community Education
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northland College
31 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
69 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Memorial Medical Center
31 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
34 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Howard Young Medical Center
45 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
96 miles, NW • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
99 miles, E • 1 star
Ford Airport
111 miles, SE • 1 star
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