Hudson, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
15,004 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$355,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$826 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,281 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Croix County
1
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Croix County
3
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 9 33
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 6 34
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Rock Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 3.7star
Hudson High
1 miles, N · 3.7star
Hudson Middle
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
Hudson Prairie Elementary
2 miles, NE · 4.6star
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Colleges

Century College
13 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Hudson Hospital
<1 miles, SE · 5star
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N · 5star
River Falls Area Hospital
9 miles, S · 4.1star
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
12 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
76 miles, NW · 1star
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