Prairie Lake Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,471 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$607 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$690 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barron County
1
Rice Lake Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Barron County
2
Rice Lake Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 2 10 29
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 6 31
Dec 1 11 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 75, WI
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Schools

Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Link2Learn Virtual Charter School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Stout
33 miles, SW • 2.8 star
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
39 miles, S • 2.8 star
Chippewa Valley Technical College
39 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
7 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
34 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
103 miles, S • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
105 miles, SW • 1 star
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