Mellen, WI
Living in Mellen
Bikeability39
Walkability85
Commute91
Public Transit39
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports2
Hospitals74
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
638Population-172 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$2.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office9%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked10%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$471Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas75%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mellen
United States45
Wisconsin35
Ashland County35
Property Crime in Mellen
United States48
Wisconsin37
Ashland County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 2 | 28 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 40 | 3 | 7 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 17 |
| Dec | 16 | 2 | 28 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mellen
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mellen, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mellen, WI
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
21 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic Academy
25 miles, E
All Saints Catholic Academy
25 miles, E
Bluff View Christian School
31 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mellen, WI
Northland College
20 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-Superior
73 miles, W
University of Minnesota-Duluth
76 miles, NW
The College of Saint Scholastica
77 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mellen, WI
Memorial Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
29 miles, E
Flambeau Hospital
29 miles, S
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
44 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mellen, WI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
75 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
81 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
108 miles, S
Central Wisconsin Airport
117 miles, SE