Iron County, WI
Living in Iron County
Bikeability13
Walkability35
Commute74
Public Transit17
Affordability92
Public Safety93
Airports1
Hospitals81
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation-388 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas29%
Utility gas45%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Iron County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Iron County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 2 | 29 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 39 | 3 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 16 |
| Dec | 16 | 2 | 28 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Iron County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Iron County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Iron County, WI
All Saints Catholic Academy
10 miles, NE
All Saints Catholic Academy
10 miles, NE
Bluff View Christian School
15 miles, NE
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
35 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Iron County, WI
Northland College
34 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-Superior
91 miles, W
University of Minnesota-Duluth
93 miles, W
The College of Saint Scholastica
94 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Iron County, WI
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
13 miles, NE
Flambeau Hospital
29 miles, S
Memorial Medical Center
34 miles, NW
Howard Young Medical Center
40 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Iron County, WI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
61 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
98 miles, W
Houghton County Memorial Airport
102 miles, NE
Ford Airport
109 miles, E