Vilas County, WI
Living in Vilas County
Bikeability14
Walkability39
Commute84
Public Transit14
Affordability81
Public Safety97
Airports1
Hospitals88
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+1 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$203kMedian Home Value+$8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas34%
Utility gas46%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vilas County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Vilas County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 19 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 15 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov | 29 | 2 | 11 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vilas County
Inland Flooding16
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vilas County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vilas County, WI
Conserve School
13 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, SW
Christ Lutheran School
15 miles, SE
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
29 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Vilas County, WI
Northland College
75 miles, NW
Finlandia University
86 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
87 miles, NE
East-West University
91 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vilas County, WI
Howard Young Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
30 miles, S
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
40 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Vilas County, WI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
29 miles, S
Ford Airport
69 miles, E
Central Wisconsin Airport
88 miles, S
Houghton County Memorial Airport
91 miles, NE