Nelson, WI
Living in Nelson
Bikeability7
Walkability25
Commute65
Public Transit7
Affordability88
Public Safety95
Airports28
Hospitals100
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
340Population-46 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K15%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas58%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson
United States45
Wisconsin35
Buffalo County8
Property Crime in Nelson
United States48
Wisconsin37
Buffalo County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson, WI
St Felix School
3 miles, SW
St Johns Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Assumption Catholic School
14 miles, N
St Boniface School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson, WI
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
30 miles, SE
Winona State University
31 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Stout
32 miles, N
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
36 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson, WI
St Elizabeth Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Chippewa Valley Hospital
14 miles, N
Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City
15 miles, W
Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Nelson, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
40 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
43 miles, SW
La Crosse Regional Airport
52 miles, SE