Laona, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$399 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 11
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 10 26
Apr 2 5 41
May 2 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 2 6 29
Dec 1 13 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Laona High
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Robinson Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Wabeno Elementary
8 miles, S · 1.4star
Wabeno High
8 miles, S · 1.9star
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
37 miles, NW · 1.4star
College of Menominee Nation
48 miles, S · 1star
Northcentral Technical College
62 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
32 miles, NW · 4.1star
Langlade Hospital
37 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Ford Airport
32 miles, E · 1star
Central Wisconsin Airport
73 miles, SW · 1star
Delta County Airport
77 miles, E · 1star
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