Polar Town, WI

Living in Polar Town

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 57
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 67
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Schools 41
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Residents

953 Population -53 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office14%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$433 Median Monthly Rent +$22 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas29%
Utility gas43%
Wood19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polar Town

United States45
Wisconsin35
Langlade County14

Property Crime in Polar Town

United States48
Wisconsin37
Langlade County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 1 11
Feb 17 1 9
Mar 28 2 9
Apr 42 3 4
May 54 3 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 32 2 5
Dec 18 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polar Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polar Town, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Polar Town, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Polar Town, WI

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East-West University
26 miles, SE
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Saint Norbert College
67 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polar Town, WI

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Langlade Hospital
7 miles, W
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Shawano Medical Center
33 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Polar Town, WI

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Ford Airport
63 miles, NE