Wood River Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
892 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,446 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$611 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Burnett 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

Burnett County
6
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 2 8 28
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 11 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 (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Grantsburg Middle
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Grantsburg High
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Grantsburg Elementary
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
18 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
73 miles, W • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
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