Balsam Lake Town, WI

Living in Balsam Lake Town

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 41
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 76
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Schools 20
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Residents

1.6k Population +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

$73k Median 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

$219k Median Home Value +$6.4k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$820 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Balsam Lake Town, WI

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Frederic Amish School
14 miles, NE
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St Mary School
21 miles, S
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Veritas Academy
21 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Balsam Lake Town, WI

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Bethel University
41 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Balsam Lake Town, WI

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Ladd Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Balsam Lake Town, WI

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