Rice Lake, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
9,030 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,040 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$694 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 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 11 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 2 9 29
Apr 2 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 2 7 30
Dec 1 11 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tainter Elementary
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Head Start
1 miles, NE
Northern Lakes Regional Academy
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
37 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Wisconsin-Stout
43 miles, SW • 2.8 star
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
49 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
44 miles, S • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
96 miles, N • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
111 miles, E • 1 star
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