Washburn, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
1,858 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,288 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$630 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bayfield County
2
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

Bayfield County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) 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 25 12
Feb 1 15 16
Mar 2 15 26
Apr 3 5 39
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 14 31
Dec 1 24 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Washburn Elementary
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Washburn Middle
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
Washburn High
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Northland College
7 miles, S · 1.9star
Gogebic Community College
38 miles, SE · 1.4star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
56 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
8 miles, S · 4.1star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
40 miles, SE · 4.1star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
52 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
62 miles, NW · 1star
Range Regional Airport
104 miles, NW · 1star
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