Trego, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
130 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washburn County
3
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

Washburn County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 11
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 10 28
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 8 31
Dec 1 13 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 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 73, WI
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Schools

Spooner High
5 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Spooner Elementary
6 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
55 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
57 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Indianhead Medical Ctr
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
74 miles, S • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
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