Minong Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,102 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,278 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,125 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washburn 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

Washburn County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) 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 11 11
Feb 1 9 15
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 2 4 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 13 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Northwood Elementary
6 miles, E · 1.9star
Northwood High/Middle
6 miles, E · 2.8star

Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Superior
42 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE · 4.1star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
26 miles, S · 2.3star
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
41 miles, SW · 3.2star

Airports

Duluth International Airport
52 miles, N · 1star
Range Regional Airport
98 miles, N · 1star