Balsam Lake Town, WI
Living in Balsam Lake Town
Bikeability17
Walkability41
Commute31
Public Transit23
Affordability48
Public Safety75
Airports44
Hospitals88
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+141 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office12%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$6.4k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$820Median Monthly Rent+$182 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas60%
Utility gas12%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balsam Lake Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Polk County26
Property Crime in Balsam Lake Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Polk County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balsam Lake Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding12
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balsam Lake Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balsam Lake Town, WI
Frederic Amish School
14 miles, NE
St Mary School
21 miles, S
Veritas Academy
21 miles, W
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Balsam Lake Town, WI
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
40 miles, S
Bethel University
41 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
43 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
43 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balsam Lake Town, WI
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
8 miles, W
Amery Hospital & Clinic
10 miles, SE
Ladd Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW
Westfields Hospital and Clinic
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Balsam Lake Town, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
62 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
99 miles, N