Vilas County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
23,410 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,132 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 11
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 5 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 9 29
Dec 1 15 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 (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary
12 miles, W • 3.7 star
Conserve School
13 miles, E

Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gogebic Community College
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
74 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
30 miles, S • 4.1 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
40 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Ford Airport
68 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
88 miles, SW • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star