Prentice, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
466 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$530 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.9% 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 12 12
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 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 7 30
Dec 1 12 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Prentice Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Prentice High
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Prentice Middle
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ogema Elementary
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
42 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
50 miles, S • 1.9 star
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
59 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
27 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Flambeau Hospital
28 miles, N • 3.2 star
Howard Young Medical Center
38 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
61 miles, S • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Ford Airport
107 miles, E • 1 star
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