Presque Isle Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
616 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,269 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$438,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vilas 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

Vilas County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 21 11
Feb 1 14 15
Mar 2 15 25
Apr 3 6 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 12 30
Dec 1 20 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% 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 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 34, WI
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Schools

North Lakeland Elementary
6 miles, W • 3.7 star
Mercer School
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lac du Flambeau Elementary
18 miles, SW • 1 star
Conserve School
19 miles, SE
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
Northland College
62 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
41 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
80 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
88 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
99 miles, S • 1 star
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