Wood River Town, WI
Living in Wood River Town
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute52
Public Transit2
Affordability68
Public Safety76
Airports35
Hospitals83
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
901Population+51 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate41%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas61%
Utility gas7%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wood River Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Burnett County27
Property Crime in Wood River Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Burnett County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wood River Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wood River Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wood River Town, WI
Frederic Amish School
18 miles, SE
Harvest Christian School
27 miles, NW
Veritas Academy
27 miles, SW
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
34 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wood River Town, WI
Bethel University
57 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
59 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
62 miles, S
Hamline University
63 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wood River Town, WI
Burnett Medical Center Inc
5 miles, W
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
26 miles, S
Essentia Health Sandstone
27 miles, NW
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wood River Town, WI
St. Cloud Regional Airport
73 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
76 miles, N
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
83 miles, SE