Balsam Lake, WI
Living in Balsam Lake
Bikeability
21
Walkability
58
Commute
49
Public Transit
22
Affordability
69
Public Safety
73
Airports
44
Hospitals
87
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
800
Population
-82 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
-$2.7k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
-14% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
68%
Lived Here Last Year
-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$134k
Median Home Value
+$2.2k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$537
Median Monthly Rent
+$37 (2010–19)
39%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balsam Lake
United States45
Wisconsin35
Polk County26
Property Crime in Balsam Lake
United States48
Wisconsin37
Polk County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balsam Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding10
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balsam Lake, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balsam Lake, WI
Frederic Amish School
10 miles, NE
Gospel Mennonite School
21 miles, E
Veritas Academy
22 miles, W
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Balsam Lake, WI
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
43 miles, S
Bethel University
45 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
46 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balsam Lake, WI
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
10 miles, W
Amery Hospital & Clinic
12 miles, S
Ladd Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Balsam Lake, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
62 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
96 miles, N