Sturgeon Bay, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,702 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,882 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$910 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Door County
1
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

Door County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (45%) 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 2 17 16
Feb 1 13 20
Mar 2 9 30
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 2 18 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Sunrise Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Sturgeon Bay High
1 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Bellin College
36 miles, W · 4.1star
Rasmussen College-Wisconsin
40 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Bay Area Medical Center
22 miles, N · 5star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
64 miles, NE · 1star
Appleton International Airport
69 miles, W · 1.4star
Ford Airport
78 miles, N · 1star
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