Douglas County, WI

Living in Douglas County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 49
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 67
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Schools 33
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Residents

43k Population -612 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$662 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Douglas County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Douglas County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 11 1 13
Feb 16 1 11
Mar 28 2 11
Apr 41 3 5
May 53 3 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 30 2 12
Dec 16 1 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Douglas County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Douglas County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Douglas County, WI

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Maranatha Academy
14 miles, NW
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Cathedral School
20 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Douglas County, WI

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Northland College
49 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Douglas County, WI

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Essentia Health Duluth
25 miles, NW
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St Lukes Hospital
25 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Douglas County, WI

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Range Regional Airport
78 miles, NW
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