Winter, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
328 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sawyer County
2
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

Sawyer County
4
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 11
Feb 1 9 15
Mar 2 11 27
Apr 3 4 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 14 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 87, WI
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Schools

Winter Middle
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Winter Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Winter High
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
19 miles, NW • 1 star
Northland College
53 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
60 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
26 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
76 miles, SE • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
90 miles, N • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
97 miles, S • 1 star
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