Iron County, WI

Living in Iron County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 35
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 53
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Schools 46
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Residents

5.7k Population -388 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$36 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas29%
Utility gas45%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Iron County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Iron County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 11 2 29
Feb 15 1 19
Mar 25 2 18
Apr 39 3 7
May 52 3 1
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 64 3 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 43 4 3
Nov 30 2 16
Dec 16 2 28

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Iron County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Iron County, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Iron County, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Iron County, WI

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Northland College
34 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Iron County, WI

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Flambeau Hospital
29 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Iron County, WI

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Ford Airport
109 miles, E