Mellen, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
538 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashland 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

Ashland County
5
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) 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 23 11
Feb 1 16 15
Mar 2 16 26
Apr 3 6 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 2 44
Nov 2 15 30
Dec 2 23 16

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Mellen Public School
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Marengo Valley Elementary
13 miles, NW · 3.7star
Chequamegon Middle
14 miles, S · 2.3star
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Colleges

Northland College
20 miles, N · 1.9star
Gogebic Community College
26 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
20 miles, N · 4.1star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
28 miles, E · 4.1star
Flambeau Hospital
29 miles, S · 3.2star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
44 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
81 miles, NW · 1star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
108 miles, SW · 1star
Central Wisconsin Airport
117 miles, S · 1star
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