Wabeno, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
32.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Forest 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

Forest County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 13
Feb 1 10 16
Mar 2 10 26
Apr 3 5 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 5 30
Dec 2 13 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 36, WI
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Schools

Wabeno Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Wabeno High
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Laona High
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
Robinson Elementary
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Menominee Nation
40 miles, S • 1 star
Northcentral Technical College
57 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Langlade Hospital
31 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
39 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
37 miles, NE • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
41 miles, NW • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
67 miles, W • 1 star
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