Sandy Hook, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
261 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,720 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 19
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 17, WI Assembly District 49, WI
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Schools

Marshall Elementary School
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Audubon Elementary School
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Capri College-Dubuque
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Loras College
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Clarke University
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
University of Dubuque
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
5 miles, SW • 5 star
Finley Hospital
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
Southwest Health Center
14 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
11 miles, SW • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, W • 1.4 star
Quad City International Airport
76 miles, S • 1.4 star
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