Rio, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,068 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Madison Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Madison Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 18
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 11 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, WI State Senate District 14, WI Assembly District 42, WI
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Schools

Rio Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rio Middle/High
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Pardeeville High
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
Pardeeville Middle
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Herzing University-Madison
21 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Madison Area Technical College
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Madison
27 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Madison Media Institute
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Columbus Community Hospital
14 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Divine Savior Healthcare
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Appleton International Airport
66 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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